Story Elements/Literary Terms

Which literary term describes the time and place of the action in a piece of literature?

• Setting
• Character
• Plot
• Theme

Tags

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.5.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

Which literary term defines the person who is telling the story?

• Setting
• Narrator
• Plot
• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

The perspective, or vantage point, from which the story is told is referred to as the _________________.

• Plot
• Character
• Point of View
• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which literary term refers to the series of orderly events that make up the action of the story?

• Theme
• Character
• Setting
• Plot

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Which literary term means the central message about life or human nature that is communicated by the author through a piece of literature?

• Character
• Suspense
• Plot
• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

This word means anything that stand for, or represents, something else.  In literature, it is often an item representing a theme or idea.

• Symbol
• Suspense
• Style
• Setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

What literary term refers to the person, animal, or imaginary creature that takes part in the action of the story?

• Dialogue
• Conflict
• Character
• Atmosphere

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

This literary term refers to the main character who is considered the "hero" and who faces a struggle or a problem that must be solved.

• Antagonist
• Protagonist
• Character
• Narrator

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

The force or character that opposes the main character as they attempt to solve a problem.  This is sometimes considered the "villain" of the story.

• Antagonist
• Protagonist
• Character
• Narrator

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

The way a writer reveals the personality of the characters so that they seem real or believable to the reader.  This can be direct or indirect.

• Conflict
• Flashback
• Foreshadowing
• Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.5