Literary Elements

Antagonist

• A character who supports the protagonist in the story.

• A character or force in conflict with the protagonist, often creating the main conflict in the story.

• A character that provides comic relief in the narrative.

• A character who undergoes significant change throughout the story.

Climax

• The introduction of the main characters and setting in a story.

• The turning point or most intense moment in a story, often leading to the resolution of the conflict.

• The final resolution of the story's main conflict.

• The background information provided at the beginning of a story.

Protagonist

• The main character in a story, often a hero or the character the audience is meant to root for.

• A character that opposes the main character in a story.

• A minor character who provides support to the protagonist.

• The setting where the story takes place.

Foreshadowing

• A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

• A technique used to create suspense by delaying the resolution of a conflict.

• A method of character development through dialogue and action.

• A narrative style that involves a non-linear timeline.

Internal Conflict

• A psychological struggle within the mind of a character.

• A conflict between two characters in a story.

• A struggle between a character and an external force.

• A disagreement between characters in a dialogue.

Falling Action

• The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution, wrapping up the story.

• The initial conflict that sets the story in motion.

• The moment of greatest tension in the story.

• The final outcome of the story where all loose ends are tied up.

Plot

• The sequence of events in a story, including the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

• The main character's internal conflict throughout the story.

• The setting and time period in which the story takes place.

• The moral lesson or theme conveyed by the story.

Setting

• The main character's journey in the story.

• The time and place in which the story takes place.

• The conflict that drives the plot forward.

• The underlying message or theme of the story.

Characters

• The individuals who participate in the action of a literary work.

• The setting where the story takes place.

• The main theme of the literary work.

• The narrative style used by the author.

Symbol

• An object, character, or event that represents a deeper meaning or concept beyond its literal sense.

• A type of figurative language that uses exaggeration for emphasis.

• A visual representation of data or information.

• A character in a story that serves as the main protagonist.