Literary Terms

Question 1

Define plot. Can a fiction story or book have more the one plot?

Answer 1

The sequence of events that happen within the story. Yes, they are called sub plots.

Question 2

Define climax. Why is it called the turning point of the story?

Answer 2

This is when the story is at its’ highest point of tension, action or when the conflict/problem is at its worst! The Turing point is the

Question 3

What is the protagonist in a function book/novel?

Answer 3

The central, main character in a fiction book/novel

Question 4

What are the 5 parts of a fiction plot called

Answer 4

1. Exposition ( introduction)
2. Rising action
3. Climax
4. Falling action
5. Resolution

Question 5

Define resolution.

Answer 5

The conclusion of the story. It is when the conflict/problem is finally solved.

Question 6

Setting

Answer 6

The time and place in which a story takes place.

Question 7

Protagonist

Answer 7

The central, focal figure Ina work of fiction.

Question 8

Antagonist

Answer 8

A character or force that works against the protagonist creating obstacles. A story can have more than 1 antagonist

Question 9

Plot

Answer 9

The event of the story

Question 10

Conflict

Answer 10

An obstacle in the story

Question 11

Foreshadowing

Answer 11

Hints or clues

Question 12

Rising action

Answer 12

A series of events leading up to the climax

Question 13

Climax

Answer 13

The turning point in the story.

Question 14

Falling action

Answer 14

Action that follows the climax

Question 15

Resolution

Answer 15

The conclusion.

Question 16

Character

Answer 16

The people in the story.

Question 17

Character vs character

Answer 17

Protagonist vs another character

Question 18

Character vs. nature

Answer 18

A conflict in which the protagonist must struggle against a harsh environment or natural disaster.

Question 19

Character vs. society

Answer 19

A conflict