Literary Terms Flashcards
Characterization
The method which the author develops a character. This includes the characters thoughts,words and actions,and what the narrator and other characters say about him or her.
Theme
The main moral or message of the piece of literature.
Point of view
The perspective from which a story is told.
First person
The narrator is a part of the story and uses personal pronouns. (I,Me)
Third person
The narrator is an outside voice telling the story , not a part of the story.
Third person omniscient
The narrator is an outside voice that is all- knowing and can tell the character’s thoughts and feelings.
protaginist
The central character or hero.
Antagonist
A person or force that opposes the protagonist
Setting
The time and place which the story takes place
Plot
The structure of the story
Exposition
The basic background information is reveled foundation for the story.
Rising action
Conflicts develop
Climax
The turning point of the story ; interest and intensity are at its peak
Falling action
events that occur after the climax
Resolution
Conflicts resovled; the way things are going to form now.
