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Literary Terms

ELA - Literary Terms

TermDefinition
Theme The central idea or message that is expressed in the story
Point of View First person, second person, third person (omniscent). The perspective in which a story is being told
Foreshadowing Hints or clues about future events
Conflict A problem, fight, or struggle between characters, society, nature, or internally within
Character vs. Character This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with another character, human or not human
Character vs. Nature This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with the forces of nature, which serve as the antagonist
Character vs. Society This type of conflict has the main character in conflict with a larger group: a community, society, culture, school, etc
Person vs. Self In this type of conflict, the main character experiences some kind of inner conflict like a making a difficult decision or dealing with a personal problem
Setting Where and when the story takes place (including the time, place, weather, culture, customs and traditions)
Antagonist The central character’s opponent (creates the conflict)
Protagonist The central character usually involved in a conflict against the antagonist. May also be known as the hero
Climax The point of tension, emotion, or heightened suspense (the turning point). Determines the resolution
Author's Purpose The reason why the author writes: Entertain, Inform, Explain, and Persuade
Mood The feelings the reader gets from reading the author’s words
Tone The attitudes and feelings of an author/speaker toward a subject
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