Literary Terms

The kind of writing that is intended to give background information.

The events in a literary work that lead to the turning point in a story.

A speech usually lengthy in which a character expresses their thoughts on stage, alone. Hint: This is not a monologue

Struggle between two opposing forces.

When the speaker says the opposite of what they mean. Hint (This is not a contradiction)

The outcome of the conflict in a play or story.

A point of great tension in a narrative that determines how the action will come out.

The main character who strives against the opposing force

A character that experiences some change.

A person or force opposing the main character/hero of the narrative.