Literary Elements Final Flashcard

Front

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

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the highest point of conflict in a story where everything changes?

Back

Climax (Turning Point)

Front

What part of a story involves rising tension and conflicts building toward the climax?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

Back

Plot

Front

What do we call main characters who change throughout a story?

Back

Dynamic Characters

Front

What is the term for the introduction of background information in a story?

Back

Exposition

Front

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

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the final part of a story where conflicts are resolved?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the term for a character that serves to highlight the traits of another character?

Back

Foil

Front

What is the central idea or message in a literary work?

Back

Theme