Literary Terms

Front

The main character in a story

Back

Protagonist

Front

The person or force that opposes the main character

Back

Antagonist

Front

Where and when the story takes place

Back

Setting

Front

A struggle between a character and an outside force

Back

External conflict

Front

When a character struggles with their own thoughts or emotions

Back

Internal conflict

Front

The central idea or message in a work of literature

Back

Theme

Front

The point of view that uses "I" or "we" in the narration

Back

First person point of view

Front

The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters

Back

Third person omniscient point of view

Front

When a writer shows a character's personality through their actions and speech

Back

Indirect characterization

Front

A literary device that uses descriptive language to create a picture in the reader’s mind

Back

Imagery