Literature Vocab 3 Flashcards
Plot
The sequence of events in a story.
Progressive Plot
A plot that moves forward in a linear, cause-and-effect progression.
Episodic Plot
A plot structured as a series of loosely connected events or episodes.
Rising Action
The part of the story where the conflict builds and tension increases.
Climax
The turning point or most intense moment of the story.
Resolution
The part of the story where the conflict is resolved and loose ends are tied up.
Flashback
A scene set in an earlier time, providing background information.
Foreshadowing
Hints or clues about events that will happen later in the story.
Realistic Fiction
A genre of fiction that depicts believable characters and situations in the real world.
Historical Fiction
A genre that uses historical events, people, or places as a backdrop for fictional stories.
Theme
The central idea or underlying message of a story.
Prologue
An introductory section of a story, often setting up the main plot.
Epilogue
A concluding section of a story, offering resolution or insight into the aftermath.
Third-Person Narrator
A narrator who tells the story from an outside perspective (he, she, they).
Point of View
The perspective from which a story is told (e.g., first-person, third-person).
First-Person Narrator
A narrator who tells the story from their own perspective (I, me).
Characterization
The process by which an author reveals a character’s personality and traits.
Character Development
The way a character changes or evolves over the course of a story.
Protagonist
The main character in a story, often facing a central conflict.
Round Character
A fully developed character with depth and complexity.
Minor Character
A character who plays a secondary role in the story and has limited development.
Secondary Character
A character who supports the protagonist and contributes to the story’s plot.
Antagonist
A character or force that opposes the protagonist and creates conflict.
Flat Character
A simple, one-dimensional character who lacks depth.
