Glossary of Book Report Terms

 

Bibliography The description and identification of the edition, date of issue, authorship, and typography of a book or other written material.
Setting a. The context and environment in which a situation is set; the background.
b. The time, place, and circumstances in which a narrative, drama, or film takes place.
First Person Narrative Character tells the story from his point of view.
Third Person Narrative Story told by someone not in the story.
Character a. A person portrayed in an artistic piece, such as a drama or novel.
b. Characterization in fiction or drama
Plot The pattern of events or main story in a narrative or drama.
Conflict Problems or troubles characters are facing.
Climax a. A moment of great or culminating intensity in a narrative or drama, especially the conclusion of a crisis.
b. The turning point in a plot or dramatic action.
Resolution How the conflict was solved
Theme Central idea of a story. May be a character trait such as honesty.

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