English final terms 4

Plot

Sequence of events in a story; exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

Conflict

A struggle between opposing forces. Man vs. Man, Man vs. society, Man vs. himself and Man vs. nature.

Internal conflict

Man vs. self

Setting

The context in time and place in which the action of a story occurs (Also Historical/Social/Cultural/Psychological Context)

Theme

A universal idea, lesson, or message explored throughout a work of literature.

Direct characterization

The author directly states a character's traits.

Indirect characterization

The character is revealed through their personality, appearance, words, actions, and effect on others.

Point of View

The perspective from which a story is told

Third person omniscient

The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all of the characters in a work.

Diction

A writer's or speaker's choice of words and phrasing for effect.