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Ms. Bilskemper English 11
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Anti-Hero A main character whose qualities are in opposition of those usually associated with a hero. Weak A criminal A coward
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Foreshadowing The use of hints or clues in a story to suggest what action is to come Frequently used to create interest and build suspense
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Hero The central character, usually one who possesses noble qualities such as self-sacrifice, courage, wisdom, etc
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Imagery The use of words to convey the senses Evokes impressions and meanings that are more than just the basic, accepted definition of the words themselves
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Irony An inconsistent perception, sometimes humorous, in which the significance and understanding of a statement/event is changed by context Dramatic: the audience knows more Structural: use of a naïve hero, whose incorrect perceptions differ from the reader’s correct ones Verbal: discrepancy between what is said and what is meant; sarcasm
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Narrator The one who tells the story The narrator must not be confused with the author, the one who writes the story If the narrator is a character in the book, it will be in first-person; if the narrator is not a character in the book, the correct term is third-person narration.
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Symbol An object, person, or place that has a meaning in itself and also stands for something larger than itself, usually an idea or concept. Some concrete thing which represents an abstraction
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Tragic Hero The main character in a tragedy; in order to fit the definition, the hero must have a tragic flaw, which causes his or her downfall.
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Homework Apply each of these new terms to the novel Ethan Frome. Each term should have a write-up that is at least three (3) sentences long. Please explain TWO (2) symbols; this will then be at least six (6) sentences. If you don’t believe one of these terms applies, explain that, as well.
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