LANGUAGE ARTS FLASHCARD

Front

What is the place and time a story takes place called?

Back

Setting

Front

What do we call a question that asks for supporting details or something that supports an idea?

Back

Text evidence

Front

What is the main idea or underlying meaning of a literary work?

Back

Theme

Front

What is the author's reason for creating a specific piece of work?

Back

Author's purpose

Front

What do we call the 'good gal or guy' of any given story who works for a positive cause?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What is the term for the opposing character in a story who creates conflict?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the term for the emotional attitude of the author towards the subject?

Back

Tone

Front

What do we call the sequence of events in a story?

Back

Plot

Front

What is the term for the central message or insight revealed through a literary work?

Back

Theme

Front

What is the term for a brief story used to illustrate a point?

Back

Anecdote