Literary Elements

Front

What is the term for the events in the story that lead to the climax?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What do we call the words the author uses to show how they feel about a given topic?

Back

Tone

Front

What are figures of speech that go beyond literal meaning, such as metaphor, simile, personification, and hyperbole?

Back

Figurative Language

Front

What is the term for the way the characters act, either directly or indirectly stated?

Back

Characterization

Front

What is the event that starts the journey of the character and leads to the rising action?

Back

Inciting Incident

Front

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

Back

Exposition

Front

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

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the term for the emotional atmosphere of a piece of writing?

Back

Mood

Front

What do we call the perspective from which a story is told?

Back

Point of View

Front

What is the term for the final part of a story where the plot strands are drawn together?

Back

Resolution