TOG Y1 Unit 2 D Lit Terms

The era(s), year(s), season(s), day(s), and/or hour(s) in which a work of literature is set.

The selection, arrangement, and presentation of information by an author about characters.

The phase of the plot that follows the climax and resolves any leftover concerns.

Choices that a character makes to act and live according to particular beliefs.

The perspective from which a story is told

The opening phase of a plot, in which the writer presents background information.

A situation that arises out of the practices of the culture in which a story is set.

Message of a literary work, revealing what the author believes to be valuable or worthless.

A geographical place or physical space in which a work of literature is set.

A conversation between speakers or characters in a piece of literature.

A long story which tells of significant deeds, events, and/or people.

An error of chronology or timeline in a literary piece.

The unique rhythm, techniques, and qualities that characterize an author’s craftsmanship.

The point towards which the plot of the story builds and from which it falls away.

The subject(s) addressed by a literary work about which authors comment through theme(s).