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

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

Hints or clues about future events.

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

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.

This type of conflict has the main character in conflict with a larger group: a community, society, culture, school, etc.

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.

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.

The point of tension, emotion, or heightened suspense (the turning point). Determines the resolution.

The reason why the author writes: Entertain, Inform, Explain, and Persuade.

The feelings the reader gets from reading the author’s words.

The attitudes and feelings of an author/speaker toward a subject.

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.

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”.

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literary terms

Question	Answer
Theme-	The central idea or message about life that is expressed in the story.
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.
Conflict-	A problem, fight, or struggle between characters, society, nature, or internally within.
Person vs. Person:	This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with another character, human or not human.
Person vs. Nature:	This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with the forces of nature, which serve as the antagonist.
Person vs. Society:	This type of conflict has the main character in conflict with a larger group: a community, society, culture, school, etc.
Person 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.
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.
Climax-	The point of tension, emotion, or heightened suspense (the turning point). Determines the resolution.
Author’s Purpose-	The reason why the author writes: Entertain, Inform, Explain, and Persuade.
Mood-	The feelings the reader gets from reading the author’s words.
Tone-	The attitudes and feelings of an author/speaker toward a subject.
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.
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”.

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