the basic pattern that all stories follow—what happens in the story.

when and where a story takes place.

a struggle between opposing forces.

the events in the plot that occur before the climax

the most important moment in the story—the moment every other event has been building up to.

the events in the plot that occur AFTER the climax.

the way the story ends—you finally know how the characters end up.

the people, animals, or imaginary creatures who take part in the action of a story.

the main character or hero of the story—who the story is mostly about.

who or what the protagonist is in conflict with—not always another character.

the struggle occurring within a character’s mind.

the struggle between a character and an outside force, such as nature or another character.

the methods that writers use to create and develop characters

Indirect Characterization

the writer shows a character’s personality through his or her appearance, words, actions, thoughts, and effect on others.

Direct Characterization

the writer provides direct statements about what the character’s appearance and personality.

who is telling or narrating the story.

the narrator is a character involved in the story.

the narrator speaks directly to the reader—uses forms of the pronoun “you.”

the narrator is NOT a character in the story—the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of ALL characters involved in the story.

the message or lesson about life that a literary work communicates to the reader.

words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.

a comparison of two unlike things—usually states that one thing IS the other.

a comparison of two unlike things—uses LIKE or AS

attributing human characteristics to something nonhuman.

exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally—used for dramatic effect or humor.

phrases that people use in everyday language that do not make sense literally, but we understand what they mean (ex: “It’s raining cats and dogs.”).

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Term	Definition
plot	the basic pattern that all stories follow—what happens in the story.
Setting	when and where a story takes place.
Conflict	a struggle between opposing forces.
Rising Action	the events in the plot that occur before the climax
Climax	the most important moment in the story—the moment every other event has been building up to.
Falling Action	the events in the plot that occur AFTER the climax.
Resolution	the way the story ends—you finally know how the characters end up.
Characters	the people, animals, or imaginary creatures who take part in the action of a story.
Protagonist	the main character or hero of the story—who the story is mostly about.
Antagonist	who or what the protagonist is in conflict with—not always another character.
Internal Conflict	the struggle occurring within a character’s mind.
External Conflict	the struggle between a character and an outside force, such as nature or another character.
Characterization	the methods that writers use to create and develop characters
Indirect Characterization	the writer shows a character’s personality through his or her appearance, words, actions, thoughts, and effect on others.
Direct Characterization	the writer provides direct statements about what the character’s appearance and personality.
Point of veiw	who is telling or narrating the story.
1st Person	the narrator is a character involved in the story.
2nd Person	the narrator speaks directly to the reader—uses forms of the pronoun “you.”
3rd Person	the narrator is NOT a character in the story—the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of ALL characters involved in the story.
Theme	the message or lesson about life that a literary work communicates to the reader.
Figurative language	words or expressions with a meaning that is different from the literal interpretation.
Metaphor	a comparison of two unlike things—usually states that one thing IS the other.
Simile	a comparison of two unlike things—uses LIKE or AS
Personification	attributing human characteristics to something nonhuman.
Hyperbole	exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally—used for dramatic effect or humor.
Idioms	phrases that people use in everyday language that do not make sense literally, but we understand what they mean (ex: “It’s raining cats and dogs.”).

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