Literary Terms

Front

Words and phrases that appeal to readers five senses.

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Sensory Details

Front

What launches the protagonist into the adventure, ready or not?

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inciting incident

Front

What are the fears and insecurities that a protagonist has to overcome in order to get what they want called?

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internal conflict

Front

Who opposes the protagonist or main character?

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antagonist

Front

What is main character of a story called?

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protagonist

Front

What is the time and place where a story occurs called?

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setting

Front

What is the set up of the story that tells a little bit about the character, the setting, and conflict?

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exposition

Front

What is the series of conflicts or problems before the most exciting part of the story called?

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rising action

Front

What is the turning point of a story (gasp moment) called?

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climax

Front

What are the series of events leading to the where the story wraps up?

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falling action