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Literary Terms:KIND
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| 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- | 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). |
| 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. |
| Setting- | Where and when the story takes place (including the time, place, weather, culture, customs and traditions). |
| character- | a person, animal, or creature with defining traits in a story and Dynamic,static |
| central idea- | the main point, most important message, or fundamental concept an author wants to convey to readers about a topic |
| internal Conflict- | a psychological and emotional battle that occurs within a single character's mind |
| external conflict | a psychological and emotional battle that occurs within a single character's mind |
| character vs. self | a form of internal conflict in literature where a character grapples with their own thoughts, emotions, flaws, or competing desires |
| character vs. character | a type of literary conflict in which two characters struggle against each other due to opposing goals, beliefs, or motivations |
| character vs. nature | a type of external conflict in literature where a character struggles against the forces of the natural world, such as severe weather, dangerous animals, or inhospitable environments, to survive or achieve a goal |
| character vs. society | an external conflict in literature where a character struggles against the norms, values, laws, or traditions of their community |
| Idiom | A phrase or expression that says one thing, but means something else |
| Allusion | A reference to something outside of what you are reading- a place, person, or event |
| Hyperbole | - An extreme exaggeration |
| Simile | A comparison of two different things using the words “like” or “as” |
| Metaphor | A direct comparison of two different things without using “like” or “as”; it describes something by calling it something else |
| Personification | Describing nonhuman animals, objects, or ideas as though they possess human qualities or emotions. |
| Alliteration | Repetition of initial consonant sounds |
| Point of View | First person, second person, third person (omniscient) The perspective in which a story is being told |
| Foreshadowing | Hints or clues about future events. |
| Character vs. Character | This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with another character, human or not human. |
| Lesson 1: Seeing Roots: vis, spect = to see or look at Lesson 2: Hearing Roots: audio, phone = hear, sound, listen Lesson 3: Speaking Roots: voc, dict = word, voice, or to speak Lesson 4: Review Lesson 5: Writing Roots: scrib/scrip, graph = write | |
| Antisocial | Unfriendly; not enjoying the company of others |
| Association | A club, society or an organization of people with similar interests |
| Dissociate | To break the ties between, separate from, stop associating with. |
| Society | People, human beings living and working as a group or community. |
| Sociologist | A scientist who works in the area of sociology, which examines the relationships, values, and institutions of communities of people. |
| Commemorate | To honor the memory of. |
| Memento | An object that reminds one of a special time or place. |
| Memorandum | A written or typed note to help one remember something. |
| Memorial | A monument or statue built in memory of a person or an event. |
| Remembrance | An object that keeps memory of something alive. |
| Noun: Names a person, place, thing, or idea/concept Common Noun: a general name for a person, place, thing, or idea/concept- not capitalized unless it's the first word of a sentence Proper Noun: the name of a particular person, place, thing, or idea/c | |
| Vocabulary Lesson 1: Seeing Roots: vis, spect = to see or look at Lesson 2: Hearing Roots: audio, phone = hear, sound, listen Lesson 3: Speaking Roots: voc, dict = word, voice, or to speak Lesson 4: Review Lesson 5: Writing Roots: scrib/scrip, gr |
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