Elements of Fiction Review

Front

What is the turning point of a story called?

Back

Climax

Front

What point of view exposes the thoughts and feelings of multiple characters?

Back

3rd Person Omniscient

Front

What is it called when a story returns to an earlier time to clarify the present?

Back

Flashback

Front

What is the main difference between 1st person and 3rd person point of view?

Back

1st person is told from one character's perspective, while 3rd person is narrated by an outsider.

Front

What aspect of characterization includes a character's actions?

Back

Actions

Front

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

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the final part of the plot where loose ends are tied up?

Back

Resolution

Front

What literary device hints at future events in a story?

Back

Foreshadowing

Front

What is the term for a comparison using 'like' or 'as'?

Back

Simile

Front

What is the term for a direct comparison between two unlike things?

Back

Metaphor