Where and when a story takes place.

A person, animal, or being who takes part in a story.

The series of events that happen in the story.

The beginning of a story where we meet the characters, setting is introduced, and the situation, struggle or conflict could be introduced.

The events that build the problem and lead to the climax (turning point/exciting event) in the story.

The most important or exciting moment in the story. When the main conflict reaches a turning point.

The events that happen after the climax as the story moves towards the resolution (ending).

The ending of the story where the main problem/struggle is solved or settled.

The person or narrator telling the story.

The way a character or narrator sees, thinks about, or understands something.

The lesson or message about life that the story teaches. ie. the big idea

The main point or most important idea in a nonfiction text.

A part of a story that takes the reader back to an earlier time.

Clues or hints that give information about what may happen later in the story.

The author's attitude or sound toward the subject or story.

The feeling or emotion the reader gets from a story.

A conclusion you make using clues from the text and what you already know.

Information or details from the text that support your answer or idea.

Tell the most important parts briefly.

Based on facts, without including personal opinions or feelings.

A protagonist is the main character in a story. This character makes important choices that move the story forward.

An antagonist is a character, group, or force that creates problems for the main character (the hero) in a story.

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Literary Terms

Question	Answer
Setting	Where and when a story takes place.
Character	A person, animal, or being who takes part in a story.
Plot	The series of events that happen in the story.
Exposition	The beginning of a story where we meet the characters, setting is introduced, and the situation, struggle or conflict could be introduced.
Rising Action	The events that build the problem and lead to the climax (turning point/exciting event) in the story.
Climax in a story	The most important or exciting moment in the story. When the main conflict reaches a turning point.
Falling Action	The events that happen after the climax as the story moves towards the resolution (ending).
Resolution	The ending of the story where the main problem/struggle is solved or settled.
Point of View	The person or narrator telling the story.
Perspective	The way a character or narrator sees, thinks about, or understands something.
Theme	The lesson or message about life that the story teaches. ie. the big idea
Central Idea	The main point or most important idea in a nonfiction text.
Flashback	A part of a story that takes the reader back to an earlier time.
Foreshadowing	Clues or hints that give information about what may happen later in the story.
Tone	The author's attitude or sound toward the subject or story.
Mood	The feeling or emotion the reader gets from a story.
Inference	A conclusion you make using clues from the text and what you already know.
Text Evidence	Information or details from the text that support your answer or idea.
Summarize	Tell the most important parts briefly.
Objective	Based on facts, without including personal opinions or feelings.
Protagonist	A protagonist is the main character in a story. This character makes important choices that move the story forward.
Antagonist	An antagonist is a character, group, or force that creates problems for the main character (the hero) in a story.

Created by: PRO Teacher judy.dearborn

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