Literary Terms

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All fiction is based on conflict and this conflict is presented in a structured format called

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plot

Front

The essence of fiction or PROBLEM in the story

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conflict

Front

What is the high point of the story?

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climax

Front

Rounds out and concludes the action

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resolution

Front

The main character in a story

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protagonist

Front

The character or force that opposes the protagonist

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antagonist

Front

The narrator is a character in the story who can reveal only personal thoughts and feelings. Options: third person, first person, point of view, protagonist.

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first person

Front

The narrator is an outsider who can report only what he or she sees and hears.

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third person

Front

The main problem that creates the plot.

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conflict

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Conflict that pits one person against each other.

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Man vs. man