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Tuck Everlasting - Literary Terms

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NAMS STANDARD: Students will identify, analyze, and apply knowledge of the structures and elements of literary works.

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foreshadowingIs the use of hints that suggest events to come
personificationIs a form of figurative language in which an animal or object is given human characteristics
metaphorCompares two different things; it describes one thing by comparing it to something else
simileIs a figure of speech in which two unlike objects are compared using the words "like" or "as"
imageryLanguage in a story that appeals to the senses
narratorThe character who tells the story
settingThe time and place in the story takes place
symbolismThe use of a thing, character, or idea to represent something else.
punA play on words that are similar in sound but different meaning.
opinionA personal point of view or belief.
moodA feeling that the author creates for the reader.
plotThe arrangment or sequence of events in a story.
stereotypeWhen the character represents traits of a group rather than an individual.
flashbackWhen earlier events are included into the sequence of the story.
alliterationThe repetition of consecutive sounds in two or more words in a sentence.
protagonistThe main character
climaxThe moment when the action reaches its greatest conflict.
synonymsWords that are very similar in meaning.
characterizationThe description of a character's qualities or traits.


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