Literary Terms and Concepts

Front

many traits/characteristics

Back

round

Front

few or only one trait/characteristic

Back

flat

Front

the character does not change from the beginning of the story to the end

Back

static

Front

the character changes from the beginning of the story to the end

Back

dynamic

Front

when and where a story takes place

Back

setting

Front

the feeling that the writer creates for the reader through imagery and diction; not to be confused with tone

Back

mood

Front

the attitude the author takes towards a subject, a character, or the audience.

Back

tone

Front

always expressed as a complete thought with original and universal language, the theme is the overarching message, abstract idea, or universal truth that emerges from a literary text’s treatment of the subject matter

Back

theme

Front

the struggle between opposing forces

Back

conflict

Front

a character who is in conflict with himself or herself (person vs. himself/herself)

Back

internal conflict