Unit 5 Literary Terms

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Elements of Plot

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The sequence of events in a story, typically including the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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Exposition

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The introduction of background information, such as setting, characters, and basic situation, in a story.

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Rising Action

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The series of events that lead to the climax of the story, building tension and developing the conflict.

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Climax

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The turning point or most intense moment in a story, often the moment of highest interest and emotion.

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Falling Action

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution, where conflicts begin to resolve.

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Resolution

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The conclusion of the story, where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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Indirect Characterization

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The process by which the personality of a character is revealed through their speech, actions, appearance, etc.

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Direct Characterization

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The process by which the personality of a character is revealed through direct statements by the author.

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Figurative Language

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Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors, similes, and personification, to create imagery and express ideas in a vivid way.

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Internal Conflict

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A psychological struggle within the mind of a character.