Practice for Identifying Literary Elements Post-Assessment 2

Front

What is the part of the plot diagram where the conflict has been resolved?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the overarching message about life or human nature in a story called?

Back

Theme

Front

What does the letter 'I' in the acronym P.I.E. stand for regarding author's purpose?

Back

Inform

Front

What is an indirect reference to a famous person, place, event, or literary work called?

Back

Allusion

Front

What part of the plot diagram is described as the moment of greatest suspense?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the beginning part of a story that introduces characters and setting called?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the part of the plot that builds up to the climax called?

Back

Rising action

Front

What is the part of the plot that follows the climax and leads to the resolution called?

Back

Falling action

Front

What is the author's purpose to entertain the reader called?

Back

Entertain

Front

What literary element uses descriptive language to create vivid imagery?

Back

Imagery