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Literary Terms KIND

TermDefinition
Plot The sequence of events in a story--beginning, middle and end.
Exposition The beginning of the story where the main characters and initial conflicts are introduced. The setting of the story (time, place, weather, culture etc.).
Rising Action Action-Events that lead up to the climax. They help create tension and suspense and may have more conflicts.
Climax The turning point of the story; the moment of tension, emotion, or suspense that determines the resolution. The main conflict is addressed.
Falling Action Eases the tension and shows how the main character resolves the conflict.
Resolution/Conclusion The end of the story where typically the main conflict is resolved.
Protagonist The central character usually involved in a conflict against the antagonist. May also be known as the hero.
Antagonist The central character’s opponent (creates the conflict).
Setting Where and when the story takes place (including the time, place, weather, culture, customs and traditions).
Theme The central idea or message about life that is expressed in the story.
Conflict A problem, fight, or struggle between characters, society, nature, or internally within
Central Idea What is this section mostly about
Characters the mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.
Internal Conflict conflict in your own self (your head/decisions)
External Conflict Conflict between you and other people
static character A character who does not undergo a significant change over the course of a story.
Dynamic character A character who undergoes a significant internal change over the course of the story. This may be a change in understanding, values, insight etc.
character 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.
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.
Audible Adjective: Able to be heard, loud enough to hear.
Audience Noun: The people who hear a speech performance.
Audition Noun: A tryout for a role; a hearing to test and judge a performer’s ability.
Auditorium Noun: A large room or hall where people gather to hear speakers or view performances.
Inaudible Adjective: Not able to be heard, too soft or faint to hear, unheard.
Megaphone Noun: A cone-shaped horn used to direct the voice and make it sound louder.
Phonics Noun: The study of the sounds and letters of the alphabet.
Saxophone Noun: A curved wind instrument made of brass with a reed mouthpiece and keys for the fingers.
Stereophonic An electronic system that blends sounds from more than one source.
Symphony Noun: A long piece of music played by an orchestra. Also derived from the Greek word meaning “together”
Emporium a large store that sells a variety of goods.
Aquarium a large tank filled with water and fish
Terrarium a transparent enclosure for keeping and growing plants. Small bugs can be added.
Planetarium a domed building where images of planets, stars and constellations are shown on the ceiling for entertainment purposes.
Solarium a room mostly made of glass to let light in. Like a sunroom where people sometimes keep their plants.
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