Plot elements and Literary Devices

The time and location in which a story takes place:

• Plot

• Setting

• Conflict

• Characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The central, main character of a story is called the ____________.

• Antagonist

• Protagonist

• Antagonizer

• Instigator

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

The character who opposes the main character is called the __________.

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Dynamic character

• Static character

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

What is the sequence of events involving characters and a central conflict called?

• Setting

• Plot

• Character

• Conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

The opposition of forces, essential to the plot is called__________?

• Setting

• Conflict

• Character

• Climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

All events leading up to the climax?

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Falling action

• Rising action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

All events after the climax and leading to the resolution?

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Falling action

• Rising action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

End of the central conflict?

• Falling action

• Resolution

• Climax

• Rising action

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

The most exciting part of the story is called the _________. The height of tension or emotion/action.

• Setting

• Exposition

• Climax

• Rising action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The underlying meaning or message about life of a story is called the ______________.

• Theme

• Mood

• Plot

• Setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3