Literary Elements

Front

What is the term for the part of a story where the tension begins to ease?

Back

Falling Action

Front

Which of the following is NOT an element of a story?

Back

Explanation

Front

What do we call the part of a story where the conflict is introduced?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the central lesson or moral of a story called?

Back

Theme

Front

What do we call the part of a story where the conflict is resolved?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the term for the main character in a story?

Back

Protagonist

Front

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

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the term for the sequence of events in a story?

Back

Plot

Front

What do we call the time and place in which a story occurs?

Back

Setting

Front

What is the term for the emotional atmosphere of a story?

Back

Mood