Literary Elements

Front

What is the main character of a story called?

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Protagonist

Front

What is the most intense or exciting point of a story?

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Climax

Front

What do we call a recurring theme or idea in a story?

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Motif

Front

What is the subject or topic of a piece of writing called?

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Theme

Front

What is the process of creating and developing a character?

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Characterization

Front

What term describes the time and place in which a story occurs?

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Setting

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

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Plot

Front

What is a literary device that hints at future events in a story?

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Foreshadowing

Front

What is the central message or insight about life in a story?

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Theme

Front

What do we call a character that opposes the protagonist?

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Antagonist