Literary Elements Flashcard

Front

Main events of a story presented as an interrelated sequence

Back

Plot

Front

Which term describes the character who pushes the action and is at odds with the antagonist?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What is the highest point of action or the turning point in a story called?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the term for a secondary plotline within a larger narrative?

Back

Subplot

Front

Which term refers to the build-up of tension in a story?

Back

Suspense

Front

What is the term for the comparison of two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?

Back

Simile

Front

What is the term for the character telling the story?

Back

Narrator

Front

What is the term for the problem in a story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the term for the wrap-up to the plot?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the term for drawing a conclusion based on hints or details in the story?

Back

Inference