Literature Terms Crossword Puzzle

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Literature Terms Crossword Puzzle

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  • allusion :a reference to another work of literature, person, or event
  • hyperbole: an exaggerated statement used for effect
  • point of view: the perspective from which a story is told
  • antagonist:a character or force in conflict with the main character
  • theme:the underlying message or main idea of the story. also the subject of a literary work, which can be expressed in a word or phrase
  • falling action:the events after the climax that lead toward the resolution.
  • dynamic character: a character who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story
  • denouement:the resolution or conclusion of the story, where conflicts are resolved.
  • exposition:the part of the story that introduces background information like setting and characters.
  • diction:the language and word choices an author uses to convey meaning
  • static character:a character who remains unchanged throughout the story