Literary key terms Flashcards
(36 cards)
Antithesis
Direct opposite of someone or something
Direct opposite of someone or something
Antithesis
Antagonist
The rival, opponent or enemy to the main protagonist
The rival, opponent or enemy to the main protagonist
Anatgonist
Bildungsroman
A genre telling the story of a child growing into an adult. They develop morally and spiritually on their journey
A genre telling the story of a child growing into an adult. They develop morally and spiritually on their journey
Bildungsroman
Dramatic
An unexpected, surprising or emotional event
An unexpected, surprising or emotional event
Dramatic
Dramatic irony
When the reader/ audience knows something, another character doesn’t
When the reader/ audience knows something, another character doesn’t
Dramatic irony
Forebode
A feeling that something bad or sinister will happen
A feeling that something bad or sinister will happen
Forebode
Foreshadow
A clue, hint or warning at what will happen in the future
A clue, hint or warning at what will happen in the future
Foreshadow
Foil
A character who contrasts the main character and shows opposite or better qualities
A character who contrasts the main character and shows opposite or better qualities
Foil
Genre
A form, style or type. For example bildungsroman, adventure, sciencefiction
A form, style or type. For example bildungsroman, adventure, sciencefiction
Genre
Irony, ironic
The opposite of what was intended or expected happens, creating humour or sarcasm
The opposite of what was intended or expected happens, creating humour or sarcasm
Irony, ironic
Juxtapose, juxtaposition
Placing something or someone side by side or close by to contrast and
compare
Placing something or someone side by side or close by to contrast and
compare
Juxtapose, juxtaposition
Pathetic fallacy
The personification of the weather and nature to create foreboding
The personification of the weather and nature to create foreboding
Pathetic fallacy
