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Literary Terms

AB
ThemeThe lesson about life that a story teaches you; the author's message
ExpositionThe beginning of a story when the setting and characters are introduced
ClimaxThe turning point of action when everything changes; it happens near the end and is often violent
Rising ActionAction before the climax
Falling ActionAction after the climax
ResolutionThe final outcome or solution to the story
Character developmentHow a character changes throughout a story
Static characterA character that never changes
Dynamic characterA character that does change
ProtagonistMain character
AntagonistA character or force that opposes the main character
ForeshadowTo hint or suggest beforehand
GenreCategory of art or literature, such as fiction, fantasy, poetry
FictionWriting with imaginary character and events
Non fictionWriting with real character and events
Point of viewThe angle of perspective from which the story is told
1st personWhen a story si told using "I"


English Teacher
Coolidge Middle School
Reading, MA

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