Literary Terms Fiction/Plot

Front

Where the story takes place, including time of year or time period.

Back

Front

The problem or big obstacle that the main character is dealing with, introduced in the exposition.

Back

Conflict

Front

The end of the story; it ends with either a happy or a tragic ending.

Back

Resolution

Front

The series of events that make up a story.

Back

Plot

Front

The lesson we learn through the characters in the book; the underlying message or big idea that the author wants the reader to learn.

Back

Theme

Front

A problem on the outside that is affecting the main character, such as another character, the weather, or a world event.

Back

External Conflict

Front

A problem inside the main character’s mind.

Back

Internal Conflict

Front

Told by the narrator using words like He, She, They.

Back

3rd Person Point of View

Front

One's outlook or ideas about something; viewpoint or point-of-view.

Back

Perspective

Front

A literary device that hints at future events in the story.

Back

Foreshadowing