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 there may be 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/Conclusion

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

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 is usually involved in a conflict against the antagonist. May also be known as the hero, and typically undergoes change/growth.

The central character’s opponent (creates the conflict)

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.

Character vs. Society

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 making a difficult decision or dealing with a personal problem.

a person, animal, or figure featured in a story.

A character who undergoes a significant internal change throughout the story. This may be a change in understanding, values, insight, etc

A character who does NOT undergo a significant change throughout a story.

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

Hints or clues about future events.

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 what the character is like through how a character looks, what the character does, what the character says, what the character thinks, or how the character affects the other characters.

A word or phrase most similar in meaning to a word.

An Antonym is a word that is opposite in meaning.

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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.
Conflict	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).
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)
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 what the character is like through how a character looks, what the character does, what the character says, what the character thinks, or how the character affects the other characters.
Synonym	A word or phrase most similar in meaning to a word.
Antonyms	An Antonym is a word that is opposite in meaning.

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