Literary Terms / Elements of a Story Review

What are clues or hints suggesting future events in a story?

• flashbacks

• foreshadowing

• characterization

• denouement

Who is known as the main character in a literary work?

• antagonist

• villian

• protagonist

• good guy/girl

What are the problems characters face in a story?

• climax

• characterization

• plot

• conflict

Which best describes the order of Freytag's plot diagram?

• exposition, climax, rising action, falling action, resolution

• exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

• resolution, falling action, rising action, exposition, climax

• resolution, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

What is the "greatest moment of tension" in a story?

• resolution

• exposition

• conflict

• climax

Billy doesn't know the terms and definitions for this Wednesday's test on the elements of a story. He is upset with himself for not reviewing his notes and study cards. What type of conflict is Billy experiencing?

• person vs. society

• person vs. person

• person vs. deity

• person vs. self

Which of the following is NOT included in the exposition of a story?

• information about the characters

• information about the conflict

• information about the setting

• all answer choices are correct

The ending of a story is referred to as the...

• climax

• falling action

• resolution

• exposition

The setting impacts the characters in a story?

• true

• false

The setting can create conflict in the story.

• true

• false