LITERARY TERMS
the feeling a piece of literature makes the reader feel
mood
the turning point of a story; the highest point/ most exciting part of the story
climax
when the author briefly goes back in time in the story
flashback
narrator
understanding something
comprehension
the writer's attitude towards his/her subject or characters
tone
person vs person; person vs self; person vs nature
external conflict
an anxious feeling that the events of a story produce
suspense
comparison between two things not using like or as
metaphor
point out; show
indicate
the time and place a story takes place
setting
person vs. self; a struggle that happens inside a character's mind
internal conflict
when an author hints at something that will happen later
foreshadowing
a comparison between two things using like or as
simile
be entitled or appointed to act or speak for someone or something
represent
the events of a story (BME)
plot
the stage when a story winds down after the excitement of the turning point
falling action
the end of the story; the conflict is resolved
resolution
the main character of a story
protagonist
measure, or note the differences or likeness of something or someone
compare
what the story communicates about life in general; lesson/moral of the story
theme
the second stage of a story; the conflict causes the story to progress; build-up of action
rising action
the first stage of a story, characters and setting are introduced; background information needed to understand the characters, plot, setting
exposition
a character who opposes and complicates things for the main character, the villain
antagonist
list features, give an account in words
describe