Elements of Literary Text

The ____________________ introduces information about the events, characters, and setting in the literary text.

• conflict

• exposition

• rising action

• resolution

The __________________ (problem) is the struggle in the literary text that drives the story and gives it purpose.

• climax

• rising action

• falling action

• conflict

The __________________ shows the events that continue to create suspense, interest, and tension.

• rising action

• falling action

• exposition

• resolution

The _______________ is the highest, most intense point of the piece of literature.

• conflict

• exposition

• climax

• resolution

The ____________________ occurs after the climax and ends with the resolution of the conflict.

• conflict (problem)

• rising action

• exposition

• falling action

The __________________ is the final solution of the conflict.

• falling action

• resolution

• climax

• rising action

The _______________ is the series of events that makes up a piece of literature.

• plot

• theme

• setting

• characters

The _______________ represents the universal idea that is explored in a literary text.

• plot

• theme

• symbol

• motif

A _______________ is a repeating structure, contrast, or literary device that helps develop the text’s major themes.

• symbol

• theme

• plot

• motif

A _______________ is an object, character, figure, or color used to represent an idea or concept.

• motif

• symbol

• setting

• climax