Literary Elements Review

Front

What is the message or lesson the author is trying to teach you?

Back

Theme

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

Back

Plot

Front

Who are the people and animals in a story?

Back

Characters

Front

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

Back

Setting

Front

What do we call the main problem or struggle in a story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the term for the introduction of background information in a story?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The turning point or most intense moment in the story.

Front

What is the resolution in a story?

Back

The conclusion where the conflict is resolved.

Front

What is a character's motivation?

Back

The reason behind a character's actions or behavior.

Front

What is a protagonist?

Back

The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.