Vocabulary Flashcard: Understanding Key Literary Terms

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What is the title of a book?

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The name of the book.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A problem in the story.

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What happens during the rising action of a story?

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The conflict and events of a story begin.

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What are character traits?

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The qualities that make up a character.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most exciting part of the story.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message in a story.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The time and place where the story takes place.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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What is a plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.