Literary Terms

Where and when a story takes place

• setting

• plot

• conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

the series of events that make up a story

• setting

• plot

• theme

The struggle between opposing characters and/or forces

• antagnosit

• conflict

• climax

a conflict that takes place IN a character's OWN mind

• external conflict

• internal conflict

• dynamic character

a character's struggle with an OUTSIDE force

• external conflict

• internal conflict

• indirect characterization

the part of the story where characters are introduced, backgrounds are explained, and the setting is described

• exposition

• setting

• rising action

Tags

CCSS.W.7.3A

the series of events that lead UP to the climax

• rising action

• falling action

• resolution

when the main character comes face to face with the

conflict. This is the turning point of the story.

• climax

• conflict

• resolution

the part of the plot immediately after the climax...it details the consequences (good or bad) that the characters must deal with after the turning point

• falling action

• resolution

• flashback

the part of the plot when conflicts have been SOLVED and loose ends tied up

• resolution

• climax

• falling action