Literary Genres
Fiction based on imagined scientific or technological developments
Science Fiction
The two types of characterization are called...
Direct and Indirect
The overall message, insight, or lesson about life that is communicated through a story
Theme
In this point of view, the narrator is a character in the story.
1st person
The events in a story
Plot
A made-up story that takes place during a real period in history
Historical Fiction
The overall feeling that a piece of writing evokes
Mood
Conversation between two or more characters
Dialogue
In this point of view, the narrator is not a character in the story, and can describe the thoughts of feelings of more than one character.
3rd person omniscient
The turning point of a story
Climax
A made-up story that could actually happen in real life
Realistic Fiction
The time and place a story is set in
Setting
A theme that is stated directly
Stated theme
In this point of view, the writer directly addresses the reader.
2nd person
The final part of a story where main conflict is settled, loose ends are tied up, and the characters reach a new normal
Resolution
A story using a combination of words and sequential artwork
Graphic Novel
The qualities, attitudes, and values that make characters act and behave as they do
Character traits
A theme that requires readers to guess or infer the message
Implied theme
In this point of view, the narrator is not a character in the story, but only gives us the perspective of one character.
3rd person limited
The beginning of a story that introduces the characters and setting
Exposition
A humorous story with exaggerated and unbelievable events
Tall Tale
The development of characters in a story
Characterization
A message or insight about life that applies to people across cultures and time periods
Universal theme
Point of view and perspective refer to whose ___ and ___ we get from the narrator.
Thoughts and feelings
The part of a story when the main conflict or problem begins and tensions builds
Rising Action