Literary Terms Flashcards

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Protagonist

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Main character or characters of the story

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Antagonist

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Character or characters who oppose the protagonist

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Exposition

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The part of the story where you learn about characters, background, and setting

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Rising Action

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Events in the story where the protagonist is trying to solve the problem or conflict of the story. These events come before the climax.

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Climax

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The events in the story where the conflict is solved. Typically the most exciting or important scenes.

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Falling Action

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The part of the story after the climax where events and relationships are getting wrapped up

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Resolution

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The final part of the story where everything is finally settled.

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Theme/Central Idea

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The main lesson or idea the author is trying to show

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Mood/Tone

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The overall 'feeling' of the story

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Conflict

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The primary problem in the story.