Literary Terms

Front

What is the main life lesson learned or moral of the story?

Back

Theme

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What is a solution in a story?

Back

The way the conflict is settled or resolved.

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the introduction to the story, including setting, characters, and mood?

Back

Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Who are the people, animals, or creatures in a story, movie, or play?

Back

Characters

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What part of the story is the turning point, the most exciting, dramatic part?

Back

Climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story?

Back

Plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is the problem or struggle in a story?

Back

Conflict

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is the final outcome or conclusion of a story?

Back

Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

Front

What is a story that is made up and not based on real events?

Back

Fiction

Tags

CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is a story that is based on real events?

Back

Non-fiction