Literary Devices

Front

What is the problem in a story called?

Back

Conflict

Front

What do you call a conflict between two characters?

Back

Person vs. Person

Front

What literary device creates tension or uncertainty in a story?

Back

Suspense

Front

What is it called when the audience knows something that a character does not?

Back

Dramatic Irony

Front

What is the definition of plot?

Back

The sequence of events in the story.

Front

What is the term for the main character in a story?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What do you call the opposing force against the protagonist?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is a recurring theme or idea in a literary work?

Back

Motif

Front

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

Back

Setting

Front

What is the turning point of a story called?

Back

Climax