Quarter 1 Literary Terms

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Across
  1. 3. a type of character that we don't know much about; they can typically be summed up in one to two words
  2. 4. type of characterization where an author directly states a character's traits
  3. 6. the event that introduces the conflict that will drive the story forward
  4. 8. when two or more characters have a conflict between each other (whether verbal or physical)
  5. 11. the part of the plot where we are introduced/first exposed to the characters and setting
  6. 12. the acronym used for learning about characters through speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks
  7. 14. the main character/good guy that a story is centered around
  8. 16. the atmosphere/feeling that a story evokes in the reader
  9. 17. the ‘L’ in STEAL stands for what this; what a character’s appearance says about them
  10. 18. type of characterization involving an author showing us a character's traits rather than telling us
  11. 19. the ‘E’ in STEAL stands for this; what a character is thinking that shows who they are
  12. 22. a complex character who changes throughout a story
  13. 23. a character who stays the same
  14. 27. the author's attitude toward the subject, characters, & audience, expressed through word choice, sentence structure, & imagery
  15. 28. the moment of highest tension, emotion, or suspense in a story
  16. 29. a struggle a character has with an outside force like weather, an animal or sickness
  17. 32. follows the inciting incident & builds suspense, tension, & conflict leading up to the story's climax
  18. 33. the sequence of events that occur in a story
Down
  1. 1. a character's struggle against technological forces
  2. 2. when & where a story takes place
  3. 5. only type of internal conflict; struggles within themselves
  4. 7. occurs when a character is in conflict with any force outside of human control like a, ghost, monster, or alien
  5. 9. when a character is in conflict with society's culture or laws/rules.
  6. 10. a conflict within a character; in their mind & heart
  7. 13. the outcome/end of the story; how things end up or turn out for the characters
  8. 15. the ‘T’ in STEAL stands for this; what a character is thinking.
  9. 20. minor events leading to the end of the story that answer readers' remaining questions & tie up loose ends
  10. 21. a type of character in a story whom the writer expects the reader to identify with & care about, if not admire.
  11. 24. the ‘A’ in STEAL stands for this; what a character does to reveal their traits.
  12. 25. the ‘S’ in the acronym STEAL stands for this; what a character says that reveals their personality
  13. 26. the character who works against the protagonist in the story
  14. 30. a type of character that we come to know very well throughout the course of a story; we learn a lot about their background & personality
  15. 31. characters in a story who don't play major roles but still contribute to the plot