Literary Elements Vocab

Front

Plot is...

Back

Events that make up a story.

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Front

Exposition is...

Back

When characters, setting, tone, and important information are introduced.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Setting is...

Back

Time and location of a story.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.4C

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Rising Action is...

Back

When conflict arises and characters try to solve a problem.

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Climax is...

Back

Turning point of the story

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Resolution is...

Back

The story’s central problem is solved

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Conflict is...

Back

Struggle between two forces

Tags

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

CCSS.L.9-10.4C

Front

Mood is...

Back

The feeling the text creates

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Front

Suspense is...

Back

Growing tension and excitement

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

Foreshadowing is...

Back

Hints that suggest future events in a story

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5