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ELA:Literary Terms
| 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 there may be 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 is typically where the main conflict is resolved. |
| Setting | Where and when the story takes place (including the time, place, weather, culture, customs, and traditions). |
| Narrative | story |
| Protagonist | The central character is usually involved in a conflict against the antagonist. May also be known as the hero, and typically undergoes change/growth. |
| Antagonist | The central character’s opponent (creates the conflict) |
| Conflict | problem, fight, or struggle between characters, society, nature, or internally within. |
| ★ 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. |
| ★ Character vs. Society: | This type of conflict has the main character in conflict with a larger group: a community, society, culture, school, etc. |
| Character vs. Self: | In this type of conflict, the main character experiences some kind of inner conflict like making a difficult decision or dealing with a personal problem. |
| Character: | a person, animal, or figure featured in a story. |
| Dynamic Character | A character who undergoes a significant internal change throughout the story. This may be a change in understanding, values, insight, etc |
| Static Character: | A character who does NOT undergo a significant change throughout a story. |
| Theme: | The central idea or message about life that is expressed in the story. |
| Foreshadowing: | Hints or clues about future events. |
| Characterization: | the means through which an author reveals a character’s personality. Characterization may be direct or indirect. ★ Direct Characterization: The author tells the reader what the character is like. ★ Indirect Characterization: The author shows the reader |
| envision | Definition: To imagine; to form a picture in the mind of something that has not yet happened. Part of speech: Verb |
| revise | Definition: To look back and change; to correct and improve. |
| supervise | Definition: To direct or oversee, to look after and take care of. |
| visor | Part of Speech: Noun Definition: A shield for the eyes, like the brim of a cap or sunshade in a car. |
| visible | Definition: Able to be seen or perceived. |
| prospect | Definition: To look for; to explore and search for mineral deposits. |
| prospect | Definition: Something that is looked forward to. |
| respect | Definition: Admiration, high regard. A specific point or detail. |
| spectator | Definition: Onlooker, one who watches an event without taking part. |
| Spectacle | Definition: : A strikingly grand or unusual sight. |
| spectacular | Definition: Impressive to look at, remarkable. |
| synonym | same |
| antonym | opposite |
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