Elements of Fiction

Front

What is the series of related events that make up a story?

Back

Plot

Front

What term describes the struggle or problem between two characters?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the character that goes against the main character called?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the main character in a story referred to as?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What are the main components that make up a plot?

Back

Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

Front

What is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?

Back

Setting

Front

What is the term for the underlying message or main idea of a story?

Back

Theme

Front

What is the perspective from which a story is told called?

Back

Point of View

Front

What is a character's motivation?

Back

The reason behind a character's actions or behavior.

Front

What is a round character?

Back

A character that is complex and undergoes development.