Elements of Literature

Front

What is the part of a story where the main conflict is introduced?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the term for the message or lesson that the author wants to convey?

Back

Theme

Front

What part of the story usually contains the most tension and excitement?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the term for the struggle between opposing forces in a story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What part of the story comes after the climax and leads to the resolution?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

Back

Plot

Front

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

Back

Setting

Front

What is the part of the story where the complications begin to unfold?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What is the final part of the story where everything is wrapped up?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the term for a character's struggle with an outside force?

Back

External Conflict