Literary Terms & Techniques

THEME is another word for the ___________________________ of the story.

• plot

• main event

• central message

• summary

Which of the following explain the meaning of PLOT? (check all that apply.)

• the moral of a story

• beginning, middle, end

• a short summary

• the sequence of events in a story

Another word for a PROBLEM in a story is...

• plot

• conflict

• theme

• point of view

The SETTING of a story includes which of the following? (Check all that apply)

• Place

• Characters

• Time

• Plot

This word refers to the MAIN PEOPLE OR ANIMALS in a story.

• character

• setting

• plot

• theme

Stories are USUALLY told in which POINT OF VIEW? (Check all that apply.)

• First Person Point of View

• Second Person Point of View

• Third Person Point of View

• Bird's Eye View

Which POINT OF VIEW is this story told in?

"Today is my family reunion! I can hardly wait. My dad's side of the family will come soon."

• First Person Point of View

• Second Person Point of View

• Third Person Point of View

• Your Point of View

Which are TYPES OF CONFLICT? (Check all that apply.)

• Character vs. Character

• Character vs. Self

• Character vs. Nature

• Character vs. Society

Which POINT OF VIEW is this story told in?

"Trisha, the littlest girl in the family, grew up loving books. Her school teacher mother read to her every night."

• First Person Point of View

• Second Person Point of View

• Third Person Point of View

• Trisha's Point of View

Which of the following are TRUE about THEME? (Check all that apply.)

• A special message the author wants you to learn

• A broad idea about life

• Mentions characters and plot of the story

• Is stated in a complete sentence