LiteraryTerms1

author's purpose

1. the author's motivation/reason for writing

                                            P= to persuade

                                            I= to inform

                                           E= to entertain

point of view - (POV)

a way of thinking about something that is influenced by the type of person you are or by your experiences

first person point of view

the narrator gives the audience/reader all of the information from HIS or Her point of view/perspective/consciousness and is involved in the events, using the words "I", "me", or "we" to tell the story.

third person omniscient point of view

the narrator gives the audience/reader the point of view/perspective/consciousness of MANY characters but is not involved in the events, using the words "he", "she", or "they" to tell the story.

third person limited point of view

the narrator gives the audience/reader information through the point of view/perspective/consciousness of ONE character and is not involved in the events, using the words "he", "she", or "they" to tell the story.

Protagonist

the principal/most important character in a piece of literature

Antagonist

the force or person who opposes or struggles against the protagonist

character motivation

 the reason behind the character's behaviors and actions in a given scene or throughout the story.

conflict

a struggle between two opposing forces

climax

the moment of peak tension, excitement or importance which draws an emotional response from the audience. It usually is when the character makes an important decision.

resolution

the solution to the conflict or difficult situation of the protagonist

theme

is the universal idea, lesson/moral, or message explored throughout a piece of literature that not only apply to the characters but a broader truth about the human experience.

Themes

Themes	Genre/Type of story
Survival, life and death, courage, and good vs. evil are among themes explored	Action
Surviving, life and death, terror, safety, and good vs. evil are among themes explored	Horror
Friendship, passion, human connection, and intimacy are all explored	Romance
Justice, injustice, safety, and good vs. evil are among topics covered in mystery fiction.	Mystery
Power, revolution, equality, and corruption are all topics covered in society stories.	Society
Thrillers investigate topics such as survival, life and death, and good vs. evil.	Thrillers
Worldview (or coming-of-age) tales delve into topics such as ignorance, knowledge, significance, and maturation.	Coming of Age
Survival, courage, honor, and safety are all themes in war stories	War