Literary Terms 7th Grade

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What is the theme of a literary work?

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The truth about life revealed in a work of literature.

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What is external conflict?

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A character’s struggle with an outside force which may be another character, society as a whole, or a natural force.

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What is indirect characterization?

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When a writer reveals a character’s personality through the words of a character, description of a character’s looks and clothing, comments made about the character by another character in the story, or the character’s behavior.

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What is falling action in a plot?

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The part of the plot immediately following the climax where the characters deal with the consequences--good and bad--after the turning point in the story.

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What is a plot?

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A series of events that make up a story.

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What is characterization?

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

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What is a dynamic character?

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A character who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

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What is a static character?

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A character who does not undergo significant change throughout the story.

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What is a symbol in literature?

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An object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

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What is the climax of a story?

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