Fiction Vocab Words Practice Flashcard

Front

What term describes the struggle or problem that drives the plot?

Back

Conflict

Front

Who is the main character in a story, often the one the reader sympathizes with?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What provides hints or clues about events that will happen later in the story?

Back

Foreshadowing

Front

In what part of the plot diagram are the characters and setting introduced?

Back

Exposition

Front

What is the process of developing and describing a character in a story?

Back

Characterization

Front

What is the term for the highest point of tension in a story?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the final outcome or resolution of the story called?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is a recurring theme or idea in a story called?

Back

Motif

Front

What is the term for the opposing force or character in a story?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What literary device uses symbols to represent ideas or qualities?

Back

Symbolism