Elements of Literature

Front

What is the main character or hero of a story called?

Back

Protagonist

Front

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

Back

Theme

Front

What is the very end of a traditional story's plot, where all the loose ends are tied up?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the beginning of a story where characters and setting are introduced?

Back

Exposition

Front

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

Back

Rising action

Front

What is the term for the character who opposes the protagonist?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the term for the sequence of events in a story?

Back

Plot

Front

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

Back

Climax

Front

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

Back

Falling action

Front

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

Back

Tone