Literary Analysis Vocab

This part of the story resolves the main conflicts

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

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

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

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

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

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

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

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

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

This type is a struggle between individuals or groups

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Society

• Character vs. Self

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

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

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