1. Literary Terms

2. Setting
The time, place and duration of a story.

3. People or animals a story is about.
Characters
People or animals a story is about.

4. The problem in the story.
Conflict
The problem in the story.

5. Types of Conflict Man vs. Man Man vs. Nature Man vs. Society
Man vs. Supernatural
Man vs. Technology
Man vs. Himself

6. Solution to the conflict.
Resolution
Solution to the conflict.

7. Plot
Sequence of events in a story.

8. Theme
Author’s message or main idea of a story.

9. Antagonist / Protagonist
Antagonist: The bad person or thing in a story. Works against good.
Protagonist: The good person or thing in a story. Hero!

10. Foreshadowing
An author’s hints/ clues about future events.

11. Irony
Unexpected events or ending to a story.

12. Characterization
Direct- the author tells you about a character through direct description.
* “Jack is a dirty, mean, thief.”
Indirect- the author reveals a character through actions and thoughts.
* “Jack looked closely at the bank vault and paid careful attention to the turning numbers.”