Westmont High School
English 1
Basic Literary Terminology
antagonist
aside
blank verse
character
static character
dynamic character
characterization
character traits
direct characterization
indirect characterization
conflict
external conflict
internal conflict
dialogue
epic hero
foreshadowing
genre
poetry
prose
fiction (novels and short stories)
nonfiction
drama
tragedy
monologue
motivation
plot
exposition
inciting incident rising action
development
climax=turning point
resolution falling action
denouement
poetic devices
figurative language
metaphor
personification
simile
point of view
first-person narration
third-person narration
limited third-person narration
omniscient narration
protagonist
setting
soliloquy
setting
stage direction
stereotype
symbol
symbolism
theme
thematic statement