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Literary Elements Test
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09/19/2006

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Term
atmosphere (mood)
Definition
mood or feeling in a work of literature
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static character
Definition
does not change much in the story
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dynamic character
Definition
changes in some important way as a result of the story's actions
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flat character
Definition
have only one or two personality traits (can be summed up in a single phrase)
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external conflict
Definition
struggling against an outside force (huge rock)
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internal conflict
Definition
struggle between opposing needs, desires, or emotions (love)
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foil
Definition
character who serves as a contrast to another character
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protagonist
Definition
main character
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antagonist
Definition
the character or force that blocks the protagonist
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plot
Definition
series of related events that make up a story
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theme
Definition
the central idea or insight revealed
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