Basic Literary Words to Know

What is a setting? Select all that apply.

• the characters in a story

• where a story takes place

• when a story takes place

• something that fixes the problem

What is the purpose of plot, or key events? Select all that apply.

• to move the story along

• to make the story interesting

• to confuse the reader

• to make people not want to read a book

Every story has..... Select all that apply.

• characters

• a setting

• key events

• headings

The protagonist in the story is

• the enemy, or problem

• a minor character

• the hero

• the plot line

The series of events consisting of characters, actions and conflict in a story.

• setting

• theme

• plot

• mood

The environment or surrounding in which an event or story takes place.

• mood

• external conflict

• setting

• plot

_{A universal life lesson about life or human nature. The message of the story.}

• Plot

• Summary

• Central Idea

• Theme

The main good guy; the hero

• antagonist
• point of view
• protagonist
• static 

The main bad guy in the story; the villain.  (Man vs. man) 

• point of view
• major
• antagonist
• dynamic

What is the job of a protagonist?

• Wants to destroy the hero

• Wants to just live his or her life

• Wants to fight for justice

• Wants to be left alone