Week 5 Literary Terms

Argument

• A statement that is always true

• Evidence that is used to support a claim

• A type of logical fallacy

• An opinion without evidence

Dialogue

• A conversation between two or more characters

• A monologue by a single character

• A narrative description of events

• A summary of a story's plot

Claim

• A statement or opinion that someone believes is true

• A fact that can be proven with evidence

• A question that requires an answer

• A rumor that is spread without verification

Conclusion

• The beginning of a story

• The main character's journey

• The ending of a story

• The conflict resolution

Supporting Details

• Facts, examples and evidence to support a claim

• Personal opinions and beliefs

• Unrelated anecdotes

• Generalizations without evidence