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| setting | the time, place, and environment that a story takes place |
| irony | the contrast between what is expected and what actually exists or happens |
| characterization | the use of literary techniques to reveal the nature of the character (physical description, what the character says or does, character/s comments, actions, and feelings) |
| foreshadowing | the technique of hinting about something that has not happened yet in a story |
| flashback | a part of a story that interrupts the sequence of events to relate to an earlier conversation, scene, or event |
| theme | the main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work |
| metaphor | direct comparison between two unlike things that have something in common |
| figurative language | language that communicates ideas beyond theliteral meanings of the words |
| tone | the attitude that a writer takes towards the audience, a subject, or a character |
| symbol | a person, place, event, or object that has a meaning in itself but suggests another meaning as well |
| mood | the feeling created by the literary work |
| point of view | the vantage point from which a story is told; forst person, third person, or omniscient |
| stereotype | an opinion about a group of people that does not allow for individual differences |
| plot | a series of related events that make up a story |
| conflict | struggle between opposing forces, creates tension and suspense |
| imagery | words and phrases that appeal to the five senses: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell |
| simile | a comparison of two unlike things using "like" or "as" |
| climax | the high point of interest or suspense in a story or play; the moment when the outcome suddenly becomes clear |
| man vs. man | Conflict example: Harry and Jim wanted to ride the same bike |
| man vs. nature | conflict example: the flood waters became deeper as John climbed to the top of the roof |
| man vs. self | conflict example: Jim wanted to go to the game, but he knew he should cut the grass |
| man vs. environment or fate | conflict example: Batman was destined to live a life of solitude and crime fighting. |
| 1st person point of view | point of view example: "Before entering the cabin, I stood still, listening in the lobby at the foot of the stairs" |
| 3rd person point of view | point of view example: "All night Brian lay awake, drifting off to sleep only just before dawn." |
