Literary TermsVocabulary List #1

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PlotSeries of related events that make

up a story

Exposition (basic situation)Explains, gives information about the main characters

and their problems

ConflictA problem or

struggle

Internal ConflictStruggle that happens on the

inside•Emotions• Struggles•Needs

Man vs. Himself

External ConflictCharacter struggles against an

outside force* another character

* nature* society

Rising Action

Complications that build suspense

ClimaxThe most intense moment

in the plot

Turning Point

ResolutionThe problems in the story

are resolved

Setting

Time and place of a story

NarratorThe person who tells a story

Point of ViewVantage point from which

an author tells a story

Omniscient POVThe narrator can tell readers what

all the characters are thinking and feeling

Third Person Limited POVThe narrator is not a character in

the story, but he zooms in on ONE character’s thoughts and

feelings

First Person POVThe narrator is a character in

the storyUses: I We Me My

SymbolWhen something represents something elseEx: Dove symbolizes peace

Flag symbolizes countryEagle symbolizes freedom, strength, USA