- 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.

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

the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.

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

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 people in a novel, play, or movie.

the most important point or concept an author wants to convey in a text.

a psychological struggle that takes place within a person's mind, often involving a character grappling with conflicting desires, beliefs, or values.

a struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character, society, nature, or technology.

A character who undergoes a significant internal change over the course of the story. This may be a change in understanding, values, insight .

A character who does not undergo a significant change over the course of a story

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.

This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with the forces of nature, which serve as the antagonist.

Figurative language uses words beyond their literal meanings to create deeper, more imaginative effects, conveying complex ideas, vivid imagery, or strong emotions.

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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	The end of the story where typically the main conflict is resolved.
protagonist	the leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
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).
characters	The people in a novel, play, or movie.
central idea	the most important point or concept an author wants to convey in a text.
internal conflict	a psychological struggle that takes place within a person's mind, often involving a character grappling with conflicting desires, beliefs, or values.
external conflict	a struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character, society, nature, or technology.
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 .
static character	A character who does not undergo a significant change over the course of a story
Self VS character	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.
Figurative language	Figurative language uses words beyond their literal meanings to create deeper, more imaginative effects, conveying complex ideas, vivid imagery, or strong emotions.

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