Elements of Fiction

Front

True or False? There can be many themes found in one story.

Back

True

Front

What part of the story leads to the resolution?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the lesson or central message in the story?

Back

Theme

Front

What is setting?

Back

When and where a story takes place.

Front

Where does the conflict reach its peak, and the character comes face to face with the conflict?

Back

Climax

Front

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

Back

Exposition

Front

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

Back

Protagonist

Front

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

Back

Mood