Elements of Literature

Front

A struggle between Character vs. ________ is when a character has a problem with the laws or beliefs of a larger group other than themselves.

Back

Society

Front

A struggle between opposing forces, or problem, in a story is called __________.

Back

Conflict

Front

The time and place in which a story takes place is known as the __________.

Back

Setting

Front

The central idea, message, or moral of a story is referred to as the __________.

Back

Theme

Front

The beginning of a story where characters and setting are introduced is called __________.

Back

Exposition

Front

The sequence of events in a story is known as the __________.

Back

Plot

Front

The main character in a story is called the __________.

Back

Protagonist

Front

A character who opposes the main character is known as the __________.

Back

Antagonist

Front

The part of the story where the tension builds is called the __________.

Back

Rising Action

Front

The part of the story where the conflict is resolved is known as the __________.

Back

Resolution