Literary Terms Study Guide

What is the term for the following definition? A person or animal who takes part in the action of a literary work.

What is the term for the following definition? The high point of interest or suspense in a literary work.

What is the term for the following definition? A literary work that is less serious than tragedy; ends happily.

What is the term for the following definition? The struggle between opposing forces.

What is the term for the following definition? Conversation between characters.

What is the term for the following definition? A story written to be performed by actors.

What is the term for the following definition? A short, nonfiction work about a particular subject.

What is the term for the following definition? In a story’s plot, the part that includes characters, setting, and/or conflict.

What is the term for the following definition? An interruption of a story to relate an event from an earlier time.

What is the term for the following definition? Prose writing that tells about imaginary characters and events.