Literary Elements Review

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

• setting

• plot

• character

• rising action

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.5

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

• indirect characterization

• direct characterization

• plot development

• suspense

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.W.6.3B

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

• direct characterization

• indirect characterization

• plot

• setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.W.6.9A

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

• exposition

• setting

• plot

• resolution

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

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

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.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

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

• falling action

• conflict

• rising action

• inciting moment

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.2

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

• falling action

• conflict

• rising action

• inciting moment

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.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5