Literary Terms Review

The main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work.

• Theme

• Mood

• Plot

• Motif

Tags

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

The time and location that a story takes place.

• Characterization

• Setting

• Mood

The main character that we root for.

• Antagonist

• Antihero

• Dynamic character

• Protagonist

The character who opposes the protagonist

• Protagonist

• Dynamic character

• Antagonist

• Antihero

A character who serves as the protagonist but lacks heroic qualities.

• Protagonist

• Static character

• Antagonist

• Antihero

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

A struggle/ issue between two opposing forces.

• Conflict

• Tone

• Motif

• Irony

Person vs. Person

Person vs. Nature

Person vs. Society

Person vs. Machine

Person vs. Animal

• External Conflict

• Internal Conflict

Person vs. Self

• Internal conflict

• External conflict

• Both

Tags

CCSS.W.8.3B

Person vs. Fate

• Internal conflict

• External conflict

• Both

The technique that a writer uses to reveal the personalities and traits of a character

• Characterization

• Motif

• Symbolism

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.W.8.3B