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Literary Terms

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This is the part of a story that establishes the setting and characters, and it may include background information. exposition
In this part of a story, conflict builds. It includes the events that lead up to the climax. rising action
This is the turning point of a plot! It's the "big" moment. climax
During these events, the characters adjust to the events of the climax, and the story begins to settle down. falling action
This is the end of a story. resolution
This is the sequence of events in a story. plot
This is the reason WHY a character does something. motivation
This is a problem in a story. conflict
This is the main character of a story. protagonist
This is the force that works against the main character of a story. antagonist
In this type of conflict, the protagonist is having a problem with another character. character vs. character
In this type of conflict, the protagonist is having a problem with the forces of nature. character vs. nature
In this type of conflict, the protagonist is having a problem with the beliefs, laws, or "norms" of a group. character vs. society
In this type of conflict, the protagonist is having a problem with herself or himself. character vs. self
When the narrator is a character in the story, the story is being told from this narrative perspective. first person point of view
When the narrator is NOT character in the story, the story is being told from this narrative perspective. third person point of view
Readers can learn about a character based on their _______ (what they say). dialogue
A _________ _____ is used to show HOW a character says something (for example, "she shouted wildly" or "he mumbled." dialogue tag
Readers can learn a lot about a character based OTHER characters' ___________ to them (how they act around that character). reactions
Readers can learn a lot about a character based on an author's _______ ______. What words does the author use when writing about her/him? word choice
This is the "voice" or character who is TELLING the story. narrator
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Voices

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