Literary Terms Flashcards
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Dynamic Character
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Character changes by the end if the plot
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Static Character
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Character does not change
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Juxtaposition
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The placement of two elements side by side to show contrast
ex: cold fire
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Allusion
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A reference to a person, place, historical event or a literary work that a writer expects the reader to recognize and respond
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Allegory
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A narrative that series as an extended metaphor
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Figurative language
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Language that is not meant to be taken literally
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Hyperbole
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Exaggeration for effect
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Motif
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A recurring feature in a work of literature
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Symbol
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Any object, person, place, or action that has a meaning in itself and stands for something larger
