7th Literary Elements

Is the most exciting moment and turning point of the story.

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• resolution

Shows how the conflict unfolds and becomes more complicated, builds suspense.

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• resolution

Introduces the setting and the characters, sets up or hints at the conflict.

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• resolution

Ties up loose ends, sometimes offers an unexpected twist.

• exposition

• rising action

• climax

• resolution

Reveals how the main characters resolves, eases the conflict.

A struggle between a character and an outside force.

• internal conflict

• external conflict

• foreshadowing

• inference

A struggle within a character’s mind.

• internal conflict

• external conflict

• foreshadowing

• inference

Hints at future action

• internal conflict

• external conflict

• foreshadowing

• inference

Reasonable guess at what will happen next

Use descriptions from a story and your knowledge and imagination to form mental pictures