Elements of Literature Flashcard Review

Front

The words I, ME, MY, WE, and OUR are clues that the point of view is...

Back

First person

Front

People and animals in a story are called the...

Back

Characters

Front

Does the climax come after or before the rising action?

Back

After

Front

I am the problem or struggle in the story. I am the...

Back

Conflict

Front

Which words are clues that this is first person: I wish we could go to my house?

Back

I, We, My

Front

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

Back

Setting

Front

What is the main character in a story called?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What do we call the character that opposes the main character?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the term for the events that lead up to the climax of a story?

Back

Rising action

Front

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

Back

Exposition