Literary Analysis Flashcard: Key Concepts

A central idea or message in a literary work.

It means the character experiences significant change in personality or perspective throughout the story.

A character who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.

A literary technique that uses humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize or mock social issues.

To examine and interpret the elements of a literary work to understand its meaning and significance.

An object, character, or event that represents a deeper meaning or concept.

The perspective from which a story is told, such as first-person or third-person.

A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

The setting establishes the time and place of the story, influencing the plot and characters.

A struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot of the story.