Independent Reading Project Study Guide

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to the Independent Reading Project, focusing on elements of literature, analysis, and evaluation criteria.

Inciting Incident

The event that starts the main conflict of the story.

Climactic Moment

The point of highest interest in the story; the turning point.

Denouement

The final part of the story where the plot strands are drawn together.

Setting

The time and place in which the story occurs.

Narrative Perspective

The viewpoint from which the story is told (first, second, or third person).

Main Characters

The primary figures around whom the story revolves.

Side Characters

Supporting figures who interact with the main characters.

Main Conflicts

The central struggles that drive the plot forward.

Theme

The underlying message or lesson of the story.

Mood

The emotional atmosphere that surrounds the story.

Author's Writing Style

The unique way in which an author expresses ideas through word choice, sentence structure, and tone.