Literacy Terms

The definition of conflict is

• A struggle between two opposing characters

• In conflict with the main character

• Clues to future events

• Perspective from which the story is being told

The definition of foreshadowing is

• A struggle between two opposing characters

• Clues to future events

• Perspective from which the story is being told

• Giving human characteristics to something not human

The definition of dynamic character is

• A character that does not change

• A struggle between two opposing characters

• A character who undergoes substantial internal change — in personality, attitude, or worldview — over the course of the narrative.

• A Main character in the story

The definition of a static character

• The main character in a novel or story

• A conflict with the main character

• A character who doesn't undergo any significant change in character, personality or perspective over the course of a story.

• A struggle between two opposing forces

The definition of an antagonist is

• A character that changes

• A character that does not change

• A main character in a novel

• A struggle between two opposing characters in a novel or story.

The protagonist

• The conflict between two characters

• A character that changes throughout the story

• The main character in a novel or story, is sometimes a hero

• A character that does not change throughout the story

Which word is a nouns?

• jumping

• chair

• texted

• drive

Which word is a verb

• chair

• desk

• talk

• bed

What do verbs do?

• Describe a noun

• Name people, places or things

• show action

• Are specific people, places or things

The definition of a plot is:

• A brief work of fiction

• The events that make up a story

• A central message

• A perspective from which the story is told