Literary Terminology

2. the turning pointing the story
4. character- a character who undergoes some kind of change during the story
6. character- the most important characters in the story
11. words and phrases that re-create sensory impressions for the reader and appeal to the 5 senses
12. an account of a person’s life written by that person
14. the writer’s use of hints or clues to indicate events and situation which will occur later
18. a type of literature characterized by a particular style, form, or content
19. figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things that are basically unlike
20. of fiction that is highly imaginative and portrays events, settings, or characters that are unrealistic
21. the contrast between what is expected or appears to be and what actually is

1. part of the story or drama which establishes setting, introduces characters, gives background information, and sets the tone
3. the struggle between opposing forces
5. of speech-language that communicates ideas beyond the ordinary, literal meanings of words
7. action- the events after the climax which begin to resolve the conflict
8. true account of a person’s life told by someone else
9. works of prose that have imaginary elements
10. animals, or imaginary creatures who take part in the action of a story, novel, or drama
13. fiction- contemporary fiction that is set in the past
15. figure of speech in which the truth is exaggerated for emphasis or humorous effect
16. a conversation, an episode, or an event that happened before the beginning of the story
17. a form of language as it is spoken in a particular geographic area or by a particular social or ethnic group