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Point of View
In literature,point of viewis the mode of
narration that an author employs to let the
readers hear and see what takes place in a
story, poem, essay etc. Point of view is usually
either in First Person (I love Mr. Feldmanns
class!), Third Person Omniscient(Darius loves Mr.
Feldmanns class!), or Third Person Limited (I
love Mr. Feldmanns class, Tymia thought to
herself with a smile.)
Idiom
Symbolism
Symbolismis the use ofsymbolsto signify
ideas and qualities by giving
themsymbolicmeanings that are different from
their literal sense.Symbolismcan take different
forms. Generally, it is an object representing
another to give it an entirely different meaning
that is much deeper and more significant.
Motifs
In narrative, amotif(pronunciation)
(help. info) is any recurring element
that has symbolic significance in a story.
Through its repetition, amotifcan help
produce other narrative (orliterary)
aspects such as theme or mood.
Allusion
Allusionis a brief and indirect
reference to a person, place, thing or
idea of historical, cultural, literary or
political significance. It does not
describe in detail the person or thing to
which it refers.
Protagonist/Antagonist
Protagonist: the leading character or one of the major
characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional
text.
Antagonist: the character who is in conflict with the
protagonist.
Note: Protagonist is not always the hero, antagonist is
not always the villain (for example, Cask of
Amontillado)
Segregation
the
separation or isolation of a
race, class, or ethnic group by
enforced or voluntary residence in
a restricted area, by barriers to
social intercourse, by separate
educational facilities, or by other
discriminatory means