Literary plot and Theme Flashcard

Front

What character trait does Jake demonstrate when he gives his sweatshirt to Amanda?

Back

Kindhearted

Front

What does Biloxi, Mississippi, 1949 represent in a story?

Back

Setting

Front

What is the term for events that occur in a story that build up to the climax?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What do we call the events that happen after the climax that help resolve the story?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What type of conflict is represented when Andre must find shelter and food on a deserted island?

Back

Character vs. Nature

Front

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

Back

Theme

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

Back

Plot

Front

What do we call the struggle between opposing forces in a story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the term for the final resolution of the story?

Back

Denouement

Front

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

Back

Exposition