Elements of Literature

Front

What is the writer's attitude toward his or her conflict or audience and subject?

Back

Tone

Front

What is the part of the story between the climax and resolution called?

Back

Falling Action

Front

What is the term for the writing that presents information, typically at the beginning of the story where characters, the setting, and conflict are introduced?

Back

Exposition

Front

What do we call the conversation between characters?

Back

Dialogue

Front

What is the message or insight revealed in a literary work?

Back

Theme

Front

What is the term for the main event or turning point in a story?

Back

Climax

Front

What is the sequence of events that lead to the climax called?

Back

Rising Action

Front

What is the final part of a story where the conflict is resolved?

Back

Resolution

Front

What is the term for the struggle between opposing forces in a story?

Back

Conflict

Front

What do we call the background information provided at the beginning of a story?

Back

Exposition