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 to the climax. They help create tension and suspense and may have more conflict.

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.

Language that appeals to the senses. Descriptions of people or objects stated in terms of our senses.

A figure of speech which involves a direct comparison between two unlike things, usually with the words like or as.

A figure of speech which involves an implied comparison between two relatively unlike things using a form of be. The comparison is not announced by like or as.

Repeated consonant sounds occurring at the beginning of words or within words.

A figure of speech which gives the qualities of a person to an animal, an object, or an idea.

The use of words that mimic sounds.

An exaggerated statement used to heighten effect. It is not used to mislead the reader, but to emphasize a point.

An idiom or idiomatic expression refers to a construction or expression in one language that cannot be matched or directly translated word-for-word in another language.

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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 to the climax. They help create tension and suspense and may have more conflict.
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.
protagonist
antagonist
theme
conflict
setting
dynamic character
static character
central idea: what the section is mostly about
character vs. self
character vs. character
character vs. nature
Imagery	Language that appeals to the senses. Descriptions of people or objects stated in terms of our senses.
Simile	A figure of speech which involves a direct comparison between two unlike things, usually with the words like or as.
Metaphor	A figure of speech which involves an implied comparison between two relatively unlike things using a form of be. The comparison is not announced by like or as.
Alliteration	Repeated consonant sounds occurring at the beginning of words or within words.
Personification	A figure of speech which gives the qualities of a person to an animal, an object, or an idea.
Onomatopoeia	The use of words that mimic sounds.
Hyperbole	An exaggerated statement used to heighten effect. It is not used to mislead the reader, but to emphasize a point.
Idioms	An idiom or idiomatic expression refers to a construction or expression in one language that cannot be matched or directly translated word-for-word in another language.

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