The sequence of events in a story--beginning, middle and end.

The beginning of the story where the main characters and initial conflicts are introduced. The setting of the story (time, place, weather, culture etc.).

-Events that lead up to the climax. They help create tension and suspense and may have more conflicts.

The turning point of the story; the moment of tension, emotion, or suspense that determines the resolution. The main conflict is addressed.

Eases the tension and shows how the main character resolves the conflict.

Resolution/Denouement

The end of the story where typically the main conflict is resolved.

The central idea or message about life that is expressed in the story

A problem, fight, or struggle between characters, society, nature, or internally within.

Where and when the story takes place (including the time, place, weather, culture, customs and traditions).

The central character’s opponent (creates the conflict).

The central character usually involved in a conflict against the antagonist. May also be known as the hero.

What is this section mostly about

Conflict in your own self(in your head)

Conflict bettwen you and your own self and other people

a person's unique set of moral, ethical, and personality traits that dictate their thoughts, actions, and how they interact with the world

A phrase or expression that says one thing, but means something else.

A reference to something outside of what you are reading- a place, person, or event.

A comparison of two different things using the words “like” or “as”.

A direct comparison of two different things without using “like” or “as”; it describes something by calling it something else.

Describing nonhuman animals, objects, or ideas as though they possess human qualities or emotions.

Repetition of initial consonant sounds

-First person, second person, third person (omniscient) The perspective in which a story is being told.

Hints or clues about future events. problem, fight, or struggle between characters, society, nature, or internally within.

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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/Denouement	The end of the story where typically the main conflict is resolved.
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).
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.
Central Idea	What is this section mostly about
Internal Conflict	Conflict in your own self(in your head)
External Conflict	Conflict bettwen you and your own self and other people
Charactetrs	a person's unique set of moral, ethical, and personality traits that dictate their thoughts, actions, and how they interact with the world
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. problem, fight, or struggle between characters, society, nature, or internally within.

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