Literary Elements Review

Front

What is ... ? the "who" in the story: a person, animal, or imaginary creature in a story

Back

character

Front

What is ... ? a struggle between opposing forces

Back

conflict

Front

What is ... ? the sequence of events that make up a story

Back

plot

Front

What is ... ? when and where the story takes place

Back

setting

Front

What is the central message or life lesson the writer is trying to show the reader?

Back

theme

Front

What is ... ? the perspective from which a story is told

Back

point of view

Front

What is ... ? the main character in the story and usually viewed as the "good" character

Back

protagonist

Front

A major character or force that causes the conflict with the main character

Back

antagonist

Front

The ending of a plot where all problems have been solved and the story's outcome is revealed is called the ___.

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the purpose of the falling action?

Back

The main character has faced the conflict and begins to solve it while loose ends are being tied up.