Literary Term Game

Where the conflict in a story is tied up and an insight or change is conveyed

A reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art

The feeling, attitude, or emotion an author presents in a written piece of work

Writing that retells a fictional event or a series of events; a fictional story

The main character in a literary work;the “hero” in the story

The sequence of events in a story

When the main character in a story strugglesagainst an outside force, like anotherperson, society, or nature

An episodethat occurs earlier than the current point inthe story; told through memories, dreams, or past accounts

A story with two or more levels of meaning; events, setting, and characters are symbols for ideas, people, and things

The feeling a reader gets as they are reading the words of the author

Using words to paint a picture; writing that appeals to all of the senses: sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell

A character who is conflict with the main character of the story; often known as the “bad guy”

The difference between appearance and reality OR the difference between expectations and results.

Introduces the story’s conflict and increases the conflict leading to the climax

A being with a personality and thoughts who takes part in the action

Anything in a literary work that representssomething else

The events which follow the climaxleading to the ending of a story.

A central message or truth about liferevealed through a literary work

The writer’s choice of narrator; determines amount of info the writer reveals. Two types: first person and third person

The time and place of action in a story

When a character in a story is involved in a struggle within themselves

The high point of interest of suspense of aliterary work; also known as theturning point.

The part of the work that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation

Refers to an author’s beliefs or attitudes; influenced by the author’s experiences

A work that ridicules the foolishness of individuals, society, or humanity. Ex: Saturday Night Live, Family Guy