Literary Terms

The time and location in which the action of the story takes place.

• The Setting

• The Plot

• The Protagonist

The action or sequence of events in the story. These events are connected to create the story.

• The Setting

• The Antagonist

• The Plot

The perspective from which a story is told.

• The Plot View

• The Characterization

• The Point of View

The description of the physical appearance, personality, speech, behaviors, thoughts, feelings, and actions of the characters in a story.

• Setting

• Characterization

• Plot

The hero or main character of the story.

• The Protagonist

• The Antagonist

• Dynamic Character

The main force against the main character.

• The Protagonist

• The Antagonist

• The Dynamic Character

A struggle within a character.

Example: In Scar Island, Jonathan Grisby was conflicted about his responsibility for his sister’s death in a fire.

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict

This consists of the conversations, words, or speeches of the characters.

• Characterization

• Plot

• Dialogue

 A character who changes during the story.

• External Character

• Static Character

• Dynamic Character

A struggle between a character and an outside force.

Example: In TKAM, Atticus was in a struggle against racism and hate.

• Plot Conflict

• Internal Conflict

• External Conflict