Sunday, 19 May 2024, 11:08 AM
Site: Clarenceville School District
Course: English - Mrs. Marinelli (330001-2)
Glossary: Glossary: Literary Terms to Know
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PersonificationA figure of speech in which human qualities are given to an object, animal or idea is personification.
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PlotThe sequence of events in a story is the plot. Generally built around a conflict, the plot tells what happens, when and to whom. |
PlotlineWe discuss plotline as having 5 major characteristics (or parts): * Exposition: The necessary info that introduces the setting, characters, etc. |
ProtagonistThe central character or hero in a narrative or drama, usually the one with whom the audience identifies, is a protagonist. |