LOTF Kurland Midterm Literary Terms [not finished]

setting

the time and place (or when and where) of the story; uninhabited island in the Pacific Ocean 1950ish

point of view

mode of narration that an author employs to let the readers "hear" and "see" what takes place; the novel uses 3rd per omn

first person

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third person omniscient

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third person limited

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characterization

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direct characterization

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indirect characterization

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imply

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infer

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figurative language

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simile

a figure of speech where an object, person, or situation has another meaning other than its literal meaning; the conch, the Beast, Piggy's glasses, lack of adults, fire, etc.

metaphor

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symbol

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diction

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verbal irony

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parody

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imagery

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foreshadow

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conflict

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external conflict

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internal conflict

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dramatic irony

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theme

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motif (list 4)

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foil

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climax

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personification

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tone/mood

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falling action

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protagonist

the central character or leading figure; Ralph

antagonist

the opposing force that brings conflict and is instrumental in the development of the protagonist, or main character; Jack

allusion

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allegory

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fable

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irony

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situational irony

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dramatic irony

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verbal irony

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resolution

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