Literary Terms

Front

Foreshadowing

Back

When the author gives hints within a story about something that is going to happen later.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Internal Conflict

Back

The conflict of a story where a character struggles with something INSIDE themselves.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

Third Person Limited Point of View

Back

Narrator only gives insight into the thoughts and feelings of ONE character in a story, using pronouns such as 'she' or 'they'. The narrator is not a character in the story.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Exposition

Back

A narrative device, often used at the beginning of a work that provides necessary background information about the characters and their circumstances.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

Front

Resolution

Back

End of the story where loose ends are tied up.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

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Mood

Back

The emotional atmosphere of a story, created by the author's word choices and descriptions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

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Tone

Back

The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.3B

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.3.3A

Front

Climax

Back

The most intense, exciting, or important point of a story, often the turning point.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

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Setting

Back

The time and place in which a story occurs.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

Front

Characterization

Back

The process by which the author reveals the personality of a character.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C