Application of Literary Terms Flashcards
(21 cards)
Gets in the way of the protagonist trying to reach their goal. creates conflict in the story
Antagonist
When an author uses details to teach a reader about a character in the novel
Characterization
The use of formal or everyday language in literature
Colloquial language
A situation with two possible solutions. The character has to make a choice between the two options
Dilemma
Describes the character through their physical description, line of work, or passions and pursuits.
Direct presentation
A character is struck with an “aha!” moment. This changes the rest of the story
Epiphany
A one-dimensional character who isn’t layered or deep
Flat character
Somebody that has a contrasting personality to another character, usually this highlights the qualities of the protagonist
Character foil
A character that undergoes an inner change throughout the story
Dynamic character
Giving hints in the story to what will happen later on
Foreshadowing
The author show’s the character’s personality through showing and not telling. Based on the characters actions/ reactions to different situations the reader can understand their personality
Indirect presentation
Character vs. self, the character struggles with themselves, in their own mind
Internal conflict
A mean of persuasion by making the reader feel certain emotions to make them root for the character
Pathos
The feeling that the author creates within the novel
Mood
A struggle between two opposing forces. It creates tension in the story and drives the plot forward
Conflict
Character with a complex personality
Round character
Where the narrative takes place (location, time frame, weather, etc.)
Setting
Does not undergo an important change in the story, stays the same
Static character
An object or action that means something is more than its literal meaning
Symbol
A central topic, subject, or message within a narrative
Theme
A situation in which there is a contrast between expectation and reality. For example, the difference between what something appears to mean versus its literal meaning
Irony
