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Literary Terms
A complete set of key literary terms
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Language - English
7th Grade
01/12/2010

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Conflict
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The problem in the story
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Resolution
Definition
The solution to the conflict
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Climax
Definition
The turning point in a story
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Rising Action
Definition
The events that happened before the climax
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Falling Action
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The events that happened after the climax
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Theme
Definition
The meaning or message of the story
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Protagonist
Definition
The main character or hero in the story
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Antagonist
Definition
The person or thing that creates problems for the protagonist (the "bad guy")
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Static character
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Characters that don't change in the story
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Dynamic character
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Characters that do change in the story
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Setting
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Where the story takes place
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Cliffhanger
Definition
A sudden ending that is exciting and often dangerous
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Foreshadowing
Definition
Hints or clues that suggest what might happen next
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Point of View
Definition
The perspective from which the story is told. It can be first person or third person
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