Literary terms

archetype A typical character or situation in stories

trope A common idea or plot used in stories

symbol Something that represents a bigger idea. Example: heart - love

allergory A story with a hidden meaning or lesson

theme The main idea or message of a story

unreliable narrator A narrator you cannot fully trust

foreshadowing Hints about what will happen later

dichotomy A clear contrast between two things

metaphor Saying one thing is another to show similarity. Paint a picture with words

Cliché an overused phrase or idea. Example: love conquers all

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