Literary Elements

Front

What are the people and animals in a story called?

Back

Characters

Front

If your life were a story, who might be a character in it?

Back

Your teacher

Front

What is an example of something that is not a theme?

Back

The first day of school

Front

What term describes the events and actions in a story?

Back

Plot

Front

What genre uses characters, settings, and plots that aren't real but could resemble the truth?

Back

Fiction

Front

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

Back

Theme

Front

What are the main components of a story?

Back

Characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme

Front

What is the setting of a story?

Back

The time and place in which the story occurs

Front

What is the difference between fiction and non-fiction?

Back

Fiction is based on imaginary events, while non-fiction is based on real events and facts.

Front

What is a conflict in a story?

Back

A struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.