Literary Terms

Front

Conflict: Man vs Man

Back

A type of conflict where the main character struggles against another character in the story.

Tags

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

Front

Plot Diagram: Conclusion/Resolution

Back

The final part of a story where the conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.11-12.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

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Theme

Back

The central idea or message in a work of literature that can be applied to life.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

Front

Conflict: Man vs Society

Back

A type of conflict where the main character struggles against societal rules or norms.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

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Inference

Back

The process of drawing conclusions based on limited information.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

Front

Conflict: Man vs Nature

Back

A type of conflict where the main character struggles against natural forces.

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CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

Front

Conflict: Man vs Self

Back

A type of conflict where the main character struggles with their own thoughts, feelings, or decisions.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

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Exposition

Back

The introduction of background information in a story, including characters, setting, and basic conflict.

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CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

Front

Rising Action

Back

The series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax of the story.

Tags

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

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Climax

Back

The turning point in a story, where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

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CCSS.RL.6.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.5.3