Elements of Literature

What is the term for the writing that presents information, typically at the beginning of the story where characters, the setting, and conflict are introduced.

• Climax

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Falling Action

What is the term for the part of a story where the suspense reaches its peak or the conflict is faced?

• Climax

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Falling Action

_______________ is a character or force in conflict with the main character.

• A protagonist

• A flat character

• An antagonist

• A symbol

When an author directly states a character's trait, it is called ______.

• Indirect characterization

• Direct characterization

• Resolution

• Dialogue

Which of the following characteristics would NOT be considered an element of the setting?

• time

• place

• weather

• tone

The main issue a protagonist faces is called _________.

• theme

• resolution

• rising action

• conflict

A ____________ shows many different personality traits, both virtues and vices.

• flat character

• round character

• dialogue

• conflict

__________ is the sequence of events in a literary work.

• Setting

• Falling action

• Rising action

• Plot

The writer's attitude toward his or her conflict or audience and subject is called __________.

• exposition

• dialogue

• theme

• tone

The conversation between characters is called __________.

• dialogue

• conflict

• rising action

• climax