Literature Terms

Front

What is the feeling the story creates?

Back

Mood

Front

What are hints that help the reader make a prediction?

Back

Foreshadowing

Front

Whose eyes do we see the story through?

Back

Point of view

Front

What is the problem or struggle in the story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is it called when the reader is nervous about what is happening?

Back

Suspense

Front

What is a recurring idea or message in a story?

Back

Theme

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 time and place in which a story occurs?

Back

Setting