Elements of Fiction and Story Parts I and II Review

Front

What is a problem or struggle between two opposing forces called?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is a short piece of writing that revolves around one idea and can be read in a single sitting?

Back

Short Story

Front

What do we call a piece of fiction that is meant to be performed?

Back

Drama

Front

What are the spoken or verbal exchanges between characters in a story known as?

Back

Dialogue

Front

What is it called when a narrator only knows the thoughts and motivations of one character?

Back

Limited Point of View

Front

What is the term for the main character in a story, often facing a conflict?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What do we call the character or force that opposes the protagonist?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

Back

Plot

Front

What is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?

Back

Setting

Front

What is the underlying message or main idea of a story called?

Back

Theme