Literary Terms

Front

What is the time and place where a story occurs called?

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Setting

Front

What is the set up of the story that tells a little bit about the character, the setting, and conflict?

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Exposition

Front

What is the turning point of a story (gasp moment) called?

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Climax

Front

What are the fears and insecurities that a protagonist has to overcome in order to get what they want called?

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Internal Conflict

Front

Omnipotent, first person, second person, and third person are all examples of ...

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Point of View

Front

What is the main character in a story called?

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Protagonist

Front

What is the character or force that opposes the main character called?

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Antagonist

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

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Plot

Front

What is the final outcome or resolution of a story called?

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Resolution

Front

What is a struggle between opposing forces in a story called?

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Conflict