The conversation between characters

The person or voice that tells the story

The perspective from which the story is told

A character that remains the same during the story

A character that is presented in a complex way

A character that is represented with just a single character trait

The type of literature characterized by a particular form or style

Words or phrases that appeal to the readers’ senses

The feeling or atmosphere that an author creates in a literary work

An object, person, place, or event that represents something else entirely

The central idea or message about life that the author wants to convey to the reader

The author’s attitude or feelings about characters, situations, or topics

Exists when the outcome of a situation is the opposite of what one would expect

Exists when the reader knows something that a character does not know

Exists when a person says one thing, but means another

The narrator speaks directly to the reader.

The narrator is NOT part of the story.

The narrator is all-knowing and understands the thoughts and feelings of any and all of the characters.

The narrator is knowledgeable about a few or just one character's thoughts and feelings.

The main character (usually the hero) of the story.

The opponent that works against the main character.

The struggle is within the character.

The struggle is against an outside force.

The events between the climax and resolution where the loose ends get tied up

People (or animals) that take part in the story's plot.

A character that changes in a dramatic way.

When earlier events are inserted into the story.

When authors give clues or hint at events that will happen in the future.

A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens

Literary Terms Flashcards

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Fiction

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A work of literature where the characters and events are invented by the writer

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Plot

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The sequence of events in a story

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Exposition

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The beginning of a story that may include characters and the setting

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Rising Action

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The events that happen while the main character tries to solve the conflict

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Climax

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The emotional highpoint of the story

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Resolution

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The outcome of the story

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Setting

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Where and when a story takes place

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