Journal Describe the funniest thing that has ever happened to you.

Introduction to Literary Terms Get ready for the time of your life.

Setting The time and place where the action of the story occurs. The time and place where the action of the story occurs. Example: It was Halloween at grandma’s house. The sky was dark, and the wind rustled the dead leaves as we trudged along carrying our empty orange pumpkins. Example: It was Halloween at grandma’s house. The sky was dark, and the wind rustled the dead leaves as we trudged along carrying our empty orange pumpkins. The time and place where the action of the story occurs. The time and place where the action of the story occurs. Example: It was Halloween at grandma’s house. The sky was dark, and the wind rustled the dead leaves as we trudged along carrying our empty orange pumpkins. Example: It was Halloween at grandma’s house. The sky was dark, and the wind rustled the dead leaves as we trudged along carrying our empty orange pumpkins.

Simile A comparison of two unlike things using the words "like" or “as.” A comparison of two unlike things using the words "like" or “as.” Example: Her hair was like gravy, running brown off her head and clumping up on her shoulders. Example: Her hair was like gravy, running brown off her head and clumping up on her shoulders. A comparison of two unlike things using the words "like" or “as.” A comparison of two unlike things using the words "like" or “as.” Example: Her hair was like gravy, running brown off her head and clumping up on her shoulders. Example: Her hair was like gravy, running brown off her head and clumping up on her shoulders.

Metaphor A comparison of two unlike things not using the word "like" or "as.” A comparison of two unlike things not using the word "like" or "as.” Example: Her home was a prison. Example: Her home was a prison. A comparison of two unlike things not using the word "like" or "as.” A comparison of two unlike things not using the word "like" or "as.” Example: Her home was a prison. Example: Her home was a prison.

Imagery When a writer uses words to paint a picture in the mind of the reader using language that appeals to the five senses (hearing, sight, touch, taste, smell). When a writer uses words to paint a picture in the mind of the reader using language that appeals to the five senses (hearing, sight, touch, taste, smell). Example: Her blue eyes were as bright as the Sun, blue as the sky, but soft as silk. Example: Her blue eyes were as bright as the Sun, blue as the sky, but soft as silk. When a writer uses words to paint a picture in the mind of the reader using language that appeals to the five senses (hearing, sight, touch, taste, smell). When a writer uses words to paint a picture in the mind of the reader using language that appeals to the five senses (hearing, sight, touch, taste, smell). Example: Her blue eyes were as bright as the Sun, blue as the sky, but soft as silk. Example: Her blue eyes were as bright as the Sun, blue as the sky, but soft as silk.

Types of Imagery Visual Imagery  Imagery you can see Visual Imagery  Imagery you can see Auditory Imagery  Imagery you can hear Auditory Imagery  Imagery you can hear Tactile Imagery  Imagery you can feel Tactile Imagery  Imagery you can feel Olfactory Imagery  Imagery you can smell Olfactory Imagery  Imagery you can smell Gustatory Imagery  Imagery you can taste Gustatory Imagery  Imagery you can taste Visual Imagery  Imagery you can see Visual Imagery  Imagery you can see Auditory Imagery  Imagery you can hear Auditory Imagery  Imagery you can hear Tactile Imagery  Imagery you can feel Tactile Imagery  Imagery you can feel Olfactory Imagery  Imagery you can smell Olfactory Imagery  Imagery you can smell Gustatory Imagery  Imagery you can taste Gustatory Imagery  Imagery you can taste

Personification Giving human characteristics to animals or non- human objects. Giving human characteristics to animals or non- human objects. Example: The sun kissed the flowers. Example: The sun kissed the flowers. Giving human characteristics to animals or non- human objects. Giving human characteristics to animals or non- human objects. Example: The sun kissed the flowers. Example: The sun kissed the flowers.

Foreshadowing Hints or clues given to the reader to suggest what will happen later in a work of literature. Hints or clues given to the reader to suggest what will happen later in a work of literature. Example: A castle in a horror movie is called Deathtrap Hall. Example: A castle in a horror movie is called Deathtrap Hall. Hints or clues given to the reader to suggest what will happen later in a work of literature. Hints or clues given to the reader to suggest what will happen later in a work of literature. Example: A castle in a horror movie is called Deathtrap Hall. Example: A castle in a horror movie is called Deathtrap Hall.

Conflict A struggle between two opposing forces. A struggle between two opposing forces. Types: Internal and External Types: Internal and External Internal Conflict: When a character is having a struggle within themselves Internal Conflict: When a character is having a struggle within themselves Types of External: Person vs. Person, Person vs. Nature, Person vs. Society, Person vs. Technology Types of External: Person vs. Person, Person vs. Nature, Person vs. Society, Person vs. Technology A struggle between two opposing forces. A struggle between two opposing forces. Types: Internal and External Types: Internal and External Internal Conflict: When a character is having a struggle within themselves Internal Conflict: When a character is having a struggle within themselves Types of External: Person vs. Person, Person vs. Nature, Person vs. Society, Person vs. Technology Types of External: Person vs. Person, Person vs. Nature, Person vs. Society, Person vs. Technology

Protagonist The main character in a literary work, usually has a mission to fulfill or accomplish. The main character in a literary work, usually has a mission to fulfill or accomplish.

Antagonist The character who opposes the protagonist. The character who opposes the protagonist.

Point of View Perspective of the narrator or the speaker Perspective of the narrator or the speaker First person: Use of pronouns "I" and "me” First person: Use of pronouns "I" and "me” Second person: Use of pronouns “you” and “we” Second person: Use of pronouns “you” and “we” Third person: Uses pronouns "he", "she", "it". Third person: Uses pronouns "he", "she", "it". Perspective of the narrator or the speaker Perspective of the narrator or the speaker First person: Use of pronouns "I" and "me” First person: Use of pronouns "I" and "me” Second person: Use of pronouns “you” and “we” Second person: Use of pronouns “you” and “we” Third person: Uses pronouns "he", "she", "it". Third person: Uses pronouns "he", "she", "it".

Point of View This can also mean perspective in terms of which factors are influencing the speaker like circumstances, experience, setting, etc. This can also mean perspective in terms of which factors are influencing the speaker like circumstances, experience, setting, etc.

Freytag’s Pyramid for Plot Structure

Exposition The exposition provides the background information needed to properly understand the story, such as the protagonist, the antagonist, the basic conflict, and the setting.

Rising Action During the rising action of a story, conflicts arise and action of the story is propelled forward.

Climax The climax is the turning point of the story, and marks a change in the direction of the story.

Falling Action During the falling action of a story, the conflicts that have arisen begin to unravel themselves, leading to the story’s conclusion.

Denouement The denouement, also known as the resolution, of a story occurs when all of the conflicts in a story are typically resolved and the protagonist has either succeeded or failed.