Literary Elements Review

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What is the name for the time and place during which a story occurs?

Back

Setting

Front

What is the organized pattern or sequence of events in a story?

Back

Plot

Front

What type of conflict is best shown here: Person vs. Person, Person vs. self, Person vs. nature, Person vs. society?

Back

Person vs. nature

Front

The author reveals a character's personality through: Characterization, Conflict, Plot, Theme?

Back

Characterization

Front

What is the THEME of a story?

Back

the life lesson in the story

Front

What is a character's motivation?

Back

The reason behind a character's actions.

Front

What is a protagonist?

Back

The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

Front

What is an antagonist?

Back

A character or force that opposes the protagonist.

Front

What is a plot twist?

Back

An unexpected change in the direction or outcome of the plot.

Front

What is foreshadowing?

Back

Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.