Chapter 1 Yearly Literary Terms

Question 1

Literature in the form of prose, especially short stories and novels, that describe imaginary events and people

Answer 1

Fiction

Question 2

Based on facts, real events and real people

Answer 2

Nonfiction

Question 3

Sequence of events in a novel, short story, movie or play

Answer 3

Plot

Question 4

The main message of a story, or what the authors’ message is

Answer 4

Theme

Question 5

The time and place where a story occurs

Answer 5

Setting

Question 6

The most important or central thought of a paragraph of what the text is about

Answer 6

Main Idea

Question 7

Information that defines or proves the main idea or claim

Answer 7

Supporting Details

Question 8

Aspects or qualities of a character’s behavior or attitude that make up the character’s personality

Answer 8

Character Traits

Question 9

The struggle between two opposing forces

Answer 9

Conflict

Question 10

A statement that can be true, but can be argue. Claims are used to support arguments

Answer 10

Claim

Question 11

A claim to rebut, or go against another claim

Answer 11

Counterclaim

Question 12

A short statement, that summarizes the main point or claim of an essay or research paper. It is developed, supported and explained by using examples and evidence

Answer 12

Thesis Statement