Literature Terms

Front

What drives the character to act or think a certain way?

Back

Motivation

Front

What is the problem or struggle in the story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is an object that stands for something else? (e.g., The American flag)

Back

Symbol

Front

What is the ending of the story called?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the story mainly about?

Back

Main Idea

Front

What is the main character in a story called?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What is the character that opposes the main character?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the sequence of events in a story?

Back

Plot

Front

What is the feeling or atmosphere of a story?

Back

Mood

Front

What is a hint about what will happen later in the story?

Back

Foreshadowing