Literature Terms

This part of the plot diagram introduces the characters and setting of the story, as well as the general situation.

• genre

• resolution

• exposition

• theme

This part of the plot diagram marks the end of the story. It is either open or closed.

• resolution

• ending

• rising action

• alliteration

The leading character, hero, or heroine, of the story

• antagonist

• character

• protagonist

A character or group of characters that stand in opposition to the main character

• antagonist

• protagonist

• author

It is the sequence of events in a story

• plot

• main event

• irony

In a work of fiction, the story is told from his or her point of view.

• narrator

• genre

• foil

• satire

The order of a plot diagram is

• exposition, climax, falling action, resolution

• resolution, rising action, climax, falling action, exposition

• exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

Which is NOT external conflict?

• man vs man

• man vs self

• man vs society

• man vs nature

Dynamic character is one who

• changes throughout the story

• is a main character

• is a minor character

Where and when the story takes place

• climax

• setting

• theme

• none of these