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Classic Characters Lit Term Review
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Classic Characters & Timeless Themes
Timeless Themes & Classic Characters
Which character from classic literature are you?
Classic A highly regarded work of literature or other art form that has withstood the test of time 32. Classical, Classicism Deriving from the orderly qualities of ancient Greek and Roman culture; implies formality, objectivity, simplicity, and restraint 33. Climax The high point, or turning point, of a story or play 34. Coming-of-age story / novel A tale in which a young protagonist experiences an introduction to adulthood. The character may develop understanding via disillusionment, education, does of reality, or any other experiences that alter his or her emotional or intellectual maturity 35. Conceit A witty or ingenious thought; a diverting or highly fanciful idea, often stated in figurative language 36. Connotation The suggested or implied meaning of a word or phrase. Contrast with denotation 37. Consonance The repetition of two or more consonant sounds in a group of words or a line of poetry 38. Couplet A pair of rhyming lines in a poem Denotation The dictionary definition of a word. Contrast with connotation 40. Denouement The resolution that occurs at the end of a play or work of fiction 41. Deus Ex Machina In literature, the use of an artificial device or gimmick to solve a problem 42. Diction The choice of words in oral and written discourse
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