Literary Elements (8th Grade)

Front

A character who opposes the main character in a story

Back

antagonist

Front

Rising action is defined as

Back

The conflict that builds towards the climax

Front

When the author goes back in time and describes an earlier event or scene is called...

Back

flashback

Front

The story's time and place is

Back

setting

Front

Plot is defined as

Back

The arrangement of events that make up a story

Front

The main character in a story is called

Back

protagonist

Front

The message or lesson learned from a story is known as

Back

theme

Front

The use of hints or clues to suggest what will happen later in the story is called

Back

foreshadowing

Front

The emotional atmosphere of a story is referred to as

Back

mood

Front

A character that undergoes significant internal change throughout the story is called

Back

dynamic character