Elements of Literature

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story?

Back

Plot

Front

What part of a story's plot involves the problems beginning to build?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What is a struggle between a character and the laws or beliefs of a larger group called?

Back

Character vs. Society

Front

What is the central idea, message, or moral of a story?

Back

Theme

Front

What do we call a struggle between two characters?

Back

Character vs. Character

Front

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

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the turning point of a story where the main conflict reaches its peak?

Back

Climax

Front

What part of the story follows the climax and leads to the resolution?

Back

Falling Action

Front

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

Back

Setting

Front

What is the term for the author's attitude toward the subject or audience?

Back

Tone