Literary Analysis Vocab

This part of the story resolves the main conflicts

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

This part of the story uses a series of conflicts to build tension

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

This part of the story is what happens as a result of the decision made

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

This part of the story is a turning point in which a character usually makes an important decision

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

This part of the story introduces main characters, establishes setting, and gives additional background information

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

This type is a struggle within a character, usually related to emotions or decisions

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Self

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

This type is a struggle between individuals or groups

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Self

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

This type is a struggle between the character and rules, beliefs or expectations

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Self

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

This type is a struggle between the character and outdoor circumstances beyond control

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Self

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8

Examples of this type of conflict might be struggles with weather, illness, or animals (who are not characters)

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Self

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.8