Literary Elements

Front

Which of the following is NOT an element of a story? Options: Explanation, Setting, Conflict, Resolution

Back

Explanation

Front

What is the name for the time and place during which a story occurs?

Back

Setting

Front

Which of the following is NOT a detail that describes the setting? Options: Furniture, Weather, Clothing, Characters

Back

Characters

Front

Which of the following is NOT a function of the setting? Options: Create a mood or atmosphere, Show a different way of life, Explain a character's motives, Symbolize an idea

Back

Explain a character's motives

Front

What is the name for the people, animals, or things participating in a story?

Back

Characters

Front

What do we call the main character of a story?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What do we call the force in opposition to the main character in a story?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the organized pattern or sequence of events in a story?

Back

Plot

Front

When in the story is the greatest point of interest or suspense? Options: Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Conflict

Back

Climax

Front

When does the tension begin to ease in a story?

Back

Falling Action