Literary Elements Vocab Review

Front

What is the main problem of the story?

Back

Conflict

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.4.2D

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

Who is the hero or heroine in the story?

Back

Protagonist

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is the message or lesson the author wants to share with the reader?

Back

Theme

Tags

CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

Front

What feeling or emotion do you get when you read a story?

Back

Mood/Tone

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

Front

What do we call it when the problem of the story is solved and the story ends?

Back

Resolution

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is the part of the story where the main character faces the biggest challenge?

Back

Climax

Tags

CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Front

What is the introduction of the story that sets the scene and introduces characters?

Back

Exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What do we call the events that lead up to the climax of the story?

Back

Rising Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the part of the story that follows the climax and leads to the resolution?

Back

Falling Action

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is the term for the character who opposes the protagonist?

Back

Antagonist

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3