Elements of a Story Flashcards

Front

What is the setting?

Back

When and where the story takes place.

Front

What is the struggle between opposing forces in a story called?

Back

Conflict

Front

What is the central message or lesson that the author wants the reader to understand?

Back

Theme

Front

What is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities in a story?

Back

Symbolism

Front

What is the main purpose of the "rising action" in a story?

Back

To build suspense and tension

Front

Who or what is the antagonist in a story?

Back

The character who opposes the protagonist

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The point of highest tension or drama.

Front

Which of the following is NOT an example of a literary theme topic? Love and friendship, Good versus evil, The weather in the story, The struggle for power.

Back

The weather in the story.

Front

What is the purpose of the resolution in a story?

Back

To reveal the outcome or solution.

Front

Foreshadowing in a story

Back

Giving hints or clues about future events