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Literary Terms “Plainswoman”

Fiction prose that primarily comes from the IMAGINATION of the author (e.g. novels & short stories)

a being who takes part of the action of a story CHARACTER a being who takes part of the action of a story

CHARACTER Protagonist The main character in the story

CHARACTER Antagonist The character or force that opposes the protagonist.

CHARACTER Flat/Static Characters They have only one or two striking qualities. They are usually all good or all bad. Such characters can be interesting or amusing in their own right, but they lack depth.

CHARACTER Round/Dynamic Characters Generally the main characters in the story. Often they will change and grow throughout the story, although sometimes for the worse.

CHARACTER Foil A character who provides a contrast to the protagonist.

Setting the time and place of action in a story

the feeling or atmosphere that the author creates for the reader Mood the feeling or atmosphere that the author creates for the reader

the sequence of events throughout a story Plot the sequence of events throughout a story

Style the unique and particular way in which a piece of literature is written by an author

Theme The perception about life or human nature that the author is exploring The Individual in Nature The Individual in Society An individual's Relation to God Human Relations Growth and Initiation Time Death Alienation

Theme The perception about life or human nature that the author is exploring “Slow Dancing in a Burning Room” by John Mayerr

Flashback a conversation, episode, or event that happened before the beginning of a story The television show Lost is particularly well known for extensive use of flashbacks in almost every episode.

Flashback a conversation, episode, or event that happened before the beginning of a story “Unanswered Prayers” by Garth Brooks