Literary Elements Review

What is ... ?

the "who" in the story: a person, animal, or imaginary creature in a story

• plot

• character

• conflict

• theme

• setting

What is ... ?

a struggle between opposing forces

• plot

• character

• conflict

• theme

• setting

What is ... ?

the sequence of events that make up a story

• plot

• character

• conflict

• theme

• setting

What is ... ?

when and where the story takes place

• plot

• character

• conflict

• theme

• setting

What is ... ?

the central message or life lesson the writer is trying to show the reader

• plot

• character

• conflict

• theme

• setting

What is ... ?

the perspective from which a story is told

• antagonist

• static character

• point of view

• protagonist

• dynamic character

What is ... ?

A character that does not change from the beginning of the story to the end

• antagonist

• static character

• point of view

• protagonist

• dynamic character

What is ... ?

A character who grows, learns, or changes as a result of the story's action

• antagonist

• static character

• point of view

• protagonist

• dynamic character

What is ... ?

the main character in the story and usually viewed as the "good" character

• antagonist

• static character

• point of view

• protagonist

• dynamic character

What is ... ?

A major character or force that causes the conflict with the main character

• antagonist

• static character

• point of view

• protagonist

• dynamic character