Literary Devices And Terms Flashcards
What is plot
The structure of a story. The order in which the author arranges the events
Setting
The time,place, physical detail and circumstances in which a situation occurs
Exposition
Background information regarding characters, setting and plot
Conflict
In the plot of drama, conflict occurs when protagonist is opposed by some person or force in the play
Rising action
Series of events that begin immediately after the expedition of the story and builds up to the climax
Falling action
Sequence of events that follow the climax and end in resolution
Resolution
Usually the end of the plot, when the protagonist’s problem is solved or worked out
Protagonist
The main character in a piece of literature fiction, or character with a conflict which drives the plot of the story
Antagonist
Character who opposes the protagonist
Theme
The theme provides an answer to the question: what is the work about
Characterization
The method used by a writer to develop a character
Mood
The emotional attitude the author takes towards his/ her subject
Purpose
Reason for writing
Point of view
First person, second person, third person, or omniscient
Fiction
A story in which it is fake
