The essential background information at the beginning of a literary work

the development of conflict and complications in a literary work

the turning point in a literary work/ “point of no return”

results or effects of the climax of a literary work

the "unravelling" or series of events that tie up loose ends and move the plot toward resolution

end of a literary work when questions are answered and final fate of characters is determined (sometimes this is left intentionally vague or open)

character that is the source of conflict in a literary work

struggle between two or more opposing forces

hint of what is to come in a literary work

the main character in a literary work

time and place of the literary work.

the underlying main idea of a literary work. Theme differs from the subject of a literary work in that it involves a statement or opinion about the subject.

The sequence of events in a literary work

a recurring feature of a literary work that is related to the theme

the method of returning to an earlier point in time for the purpose of making the present clearer

direct speech between characters in a literary work

technique that keeps the reader guessing what will happen next

the author’s attitude toward the subject of a work or toward the audience

A literary work in which human vice or folly is attacked through irony, derision, or wit.

extreme exaggeration to add meaning

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Literary Terms

Term	Definition
Exposition	The essential background information at the beginning of a literary work
Rising action	the development of conflict and complications in a literary work
Climax	the turning point in a literary work/ “point of no return”
Falling Action	results or effects of the climax of a literary work
Denouement	the "unravelling" or series of events that tie up loose ends and move the plot toward resolution
Resolution	end of a literary work when questions are answered and final fate of characters is determined (sometimes this is left intentionally vague or open)
Antagonist	character that is the source of conflict in a literary work
Conflict	struggle between two or more opposing forces
Foreshadowing	hint of what is to come in a literary work
Protagonist	the main character in a literary work
Setting	time and place of the literary work.
Theme	the underlying main idea of a literary work. Theme differs from the subject of a literary work in that it involves a statement or opinion about the subject.
Plot	The sequence of events in a literary work
Motif	a recurring feature of a literary work that is related to the theme
Flashback	the method of returning to an earlier point in time for the purpose of making the present clearer
Dialogue	direct speech between characters in a literary work
Suspense	technique that keeps the reader guessing what will happen next
Tone	the author’s attitude toward the subject of a work or toward the audience
Satire	A literary work in which human vice or folly is attacked through irony, derision, or wit.
Hyperbole	extreme exaggeration to add meaning

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