Literary Terms and Concepts

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First-person

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The narrator is a character in the story and uses 'I' or 'me.'

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Third-person limited

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The narrator tells the story from one character’s thoughts and feelings.

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Third-person omniscient

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The narrator knows all characters’ thoughts and feelings.

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Exposition

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The beginning of a story that introduces characters and setting.

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Rising action

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The events that build suspense and lead to the climax.

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Climax

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The most exciting or intense part of the story; the turning point.

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Falling action

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Events that happen after the climax and lead to the ending.

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Resolution

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The end of the story where loose ends are tied up.

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Theme

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The big message or lesson the author wants you to learn.

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Topic

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The subject or focus of the story (like friendship or survival).