Plot
Character
Conflict:
Man Vs. ?
Name that Literary Device
Literary Device Definitions
100
This part of the story begins with the inciting (initial) incident and develops the conflict. It is the largest section of the story
Rising Action
100
This is the term for the main character in the story
Protagonist
100
A conflict where two characters oppose one another
Man Vs. Man
100
The wicked witch of the west went on her way
Alliteration
100
This is when human characteristics are applied to non-human objects
personification
200
The part of the story where the characters and setting are established
Introduction
200
This is the term for the person or group of people who oppose the main character
Antagonist
200
A conflict where a man must overcome the elements (for example a large storm)
Man Vs. Nature/environment
200
The wind banged on the door
Personification
200
When something is compared to something else using "like" or "as"
Simile
300
Usually the turning point of the story
Climax
300
Characters that are a stereotype (Example: "The nerd" OR "The Jock"
Stock Characters
300
A conflict in which a character must take on a large group of people
Man Vs. Society
300
Her dress reminded me of Cinderella's ball gown
Allusion
300
Hinting at what will happen later in the story
Foreshadowing
400
This part of a short story is when the conflict is completely solved
resolution
400
By the end of the story this character has undergone an important change in some aspect
Dynamic Character
400
This type of conflict is when a character has a problem inside their own mind
Man Vs. Self
400
Jumbo Shrimp is so yummy
Oxymoron
400
What the writer is trying to convey to the reader
Theme
500
The events that begin to wrap the story up
Falling Action
500
A complex character that has many sides
Round Character
500
When a character has a conflict with technology
Man Vs. Machine
500
All the world's a stage
Metaphor
500
An event or outcome contrary or opposite of what would naturally be expected
Irony
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