Literary Terms Review 8 th Grade Language Arts
You should have seen this before Plot Characterization Conflict Resolution
Plot An arrangement of events to achieve an intended effect consisting of a series of carefully devised and interrelated actions though a struggle of opposing forces to a climax. Or… What happens in the story.
Conflict A Struggle between opposing forces Man vs. Man Man vs. Nature Man vs. Fate Man Vs. Society Man vs. Self
Characterization The creation of the image of imaginary persons in drama, poetry, the novel, and the short story. Characterization generates plot and is revealed by the actions, speech, thoughts, physical appearance, and the other characters’ thoughts about him.
Resolution The end of the story. What was the problem and how was it fixed? Did the character grow emotionally?