The Language of Literature

Terms to Define in Notes Character- Characters are the individuals who take part in the action of a story. Main Character (protagonist)- The characters which are most important and center on. Minor Character- Less prominent characters. Dynamic Character- In longer works of fiction, main characters often undergo change as the plot unfolds. Such characters are called dynamic characters. Static Character- Characters who remain the same throughout the story. Setting- Where a particular time and place, or settings. Plot- The chain of related events that take place in a story. Exposition- The exposition lays the groundwork for the plot and provides the reader with essential                          background information. Inciting Incident- The act or action that sets the story and conflict in motion Rising Action- The part of a drama which begins with the  exposition and sets the stage for the climax. A               conflict often develops between the protagonist and an antagonist. Climax- The decisive moment in a work of literature, the climax is the turning point of the play to which the            rising action leads. This is the crucial part of the work, the part which determines the outcome of the                       conflict. Falling Action- The falling action is the series of events which take place after the climax; it is where the                protagonist must react to the changes that occur during the climax of the story. Resolution (Denouement)- The part of a story or drama which occurs after the climax and which                        establishes a new norm, a new state of affairs-the way things are going to be from then on. The author often            ties up the loose ends of the story to have the plot reach a conclusion.

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