Literary Elements Review

This is a person, animal, or an object in fiction or drama.

• setting

• plot

• character

• rising action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

When an author simply describes a character, they are using...

• indirect characterization

• direct characterization

• plot development

• suspense

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

When an author reveals a character's traits through their speech, thoughts, actions, relationships with other characters, and looks, they are using...

• indirect characterization

• direct characterization

• rising action

• exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

S.T.E.A.L. is a strategy used to analyze...

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

• plot

• setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The series of events make up the story (including 7 key elements)

• exposition

• setting

• plot

• resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The part of the story where the reader learns about the characters and the setting. The author may also provide background information to the reader.

• plot

• conflict

• resolution

• exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

A series of events that build suspense, add complications, and present challenges, making it more difficult for the main character to solve the conflict.

• falling action

• conflict

• rising action

• inciting moment

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The central problem around which the rest of the story revolves.

• falling action

• conflict

• rising action

• inciting moment

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The moment when the reader first becomes aware of the conflict (example: Little Arliss screams!)

• falling action

• conflict

• rising action

• inciting moment

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

The turning point in the story when the reader's interest reaches its highest point.

• falling action

• climax

• rising action

• inciting moment

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9