| A | B |
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| allusion | reference to a person, literary work, or work of art |
| character | person or animal that takes part in a literary work |
| dynamic | a character who changes |
| static | a character who doesn't change |
| characterization | the process by which authors create memorable characters |
| dialogue | conversation of two |
| monologue | conversation |
| soliloquy | long speech by a character who is alone |
| plot | sequence of events |
| exposition | background; introduction of characters, setting and basic situation |
| climax | point of highest interest or suspense |
| resolution | outcome, result |
| flashback | interruption of actions to go to past |
| irony | a contradiction; strange twist |
| dramatic irony | contradiction between what a character thinks and what the audience knows |
| stage directions | notes that describe how a work is to be performed or staged |
| symbol | an object that has extended meaning |
| shock of recognition | seeing yourself in a situation or a character |
| theme | central message or purpose of a literary work |
