7th Grade Literary Terms

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7th Grade Literary Terms Mrs. Moore-English 7

Protagonist The central character in a story; involved in the main conflict of the story.

The character, object, idea or force that opposes the protagonist. Antagonist The character, object, idea or force that opposes the protagonist.

Plot The sequence of events in a story. Think of the plot triangle.

Setting The time and place of the action of the story.

Complications Problems that arise as the characters struggle to reach their goals.

Apply the terms to Little Red Riding Hood Little Red Riding Hood is the protagonist. The wolf is the antagonist.

PLOT Little Red Riding Hood meets the wolf. The wolf goes and eats Granny. He dresses as Granny. Little Red Riding Hood screams when the wolf tries to eat her. The woodman comes and kills the wolf.

In the woods and at Granny’s house a long time ago. Setting:

Complications (Part of the rising action) The Big Bad Wolf eats Granny

Plot (broken down)

Exposition -The beginning of the story -Characters, setting and basic situations are revealed

The event that sets the story in motion. Inciting Incident The event that sets the story in motion.

Rising Action -Main part of the story -Events leading to the climax.

Climax The turning point or highest point of excitement in the story.

The events that follow the climax. Falling Action The events that follow the climax.

The end of the story Conflicts are resolved Resolution The end of the story Conflicts are resolved