Literary Terms
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9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the event which puts the protagonist into conflict?
Back
Inciting incident: The event that sets the main character on a path of conflict.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.9
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the struggle between opposing forces called?
Back
Conflict: The central struggle that drives the narrative.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.9
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who is a character opposed to or who struggles with the main character?
Back
Antagonist: The character that creates obstacles for the protagonist.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the final resolution of a story called?
Back
Denouement: The conclusion where all conflicts are resolved.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.5.7
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.6.9
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What term describes why someone does what they do?
Back
Motivation: The reasons behind a character's actions.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term for the main character in a story?
Back
Protagonist: The central character around whom the story revolves.
Tags
CCSS.RL.11-12.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the term for a character that contrasts with another character, usually the protagonist?
Back
Foil: A character that highlights the traits of another character.
Tags
CCSS.L.11-12.4C
CCSS.L.6.4C
CCSS.L.7.4C
CCSS.L.8.4C
CCSS.L.9-10.4C
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