English A Literary Terms

 

                        Literary Terms Outline
 

I.  Types of Characters

            A. Protagonist

            B.  Antagonist

            C.  Foil

            D.  Round

            E.  Flat

            F.  Dynamic

            G.  Static



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II.  Characterization

            A.  Direct

            B. Indirect



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III.  Types of Conflicts

            A. Character vs. Character

            B.  Character vs. Society

            C.  Character vs. Nature

            D.  Character vs. Fate

            E.   Character vs. Self



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IV.  Epiphany



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V.  Figurative Language

            A. Allusion

            B.  Hyperbole

            C.  Metaphor

            D. Personification

            E.  Simile




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VI.  Flashback/ Foreshadowing

            A. Flashback

            B. Foreshadowing



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VII.  Irony

            A. Dramatic

            B.  Situational

            C. Verbal



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VIII. Mood/ Tone

            A. Mood

            B. Tone



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IX.  Plot

            A. Exposition

            B.  Complication/ Rising Action

            C. Climax

            D. Falling Action

            E. Resolution/ Denouement



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X.  Point of View

            A. First person

            B.  Second person

            C.  Third person





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XI.  Setting



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XII.  Style



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XIII.  Symbols/ Symbolism



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XIV. Theme

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