Literary Elements Review

Which of the following is NOT an element of a story?

• Explanation
• Setting
• Conflict
• Resolution

What is the name for the time and place during which a story occurs?

• Setting
• Plot
• Location
• Exposition

Which of the following is NOT a detail that describes the setting?

• Furniture
• Weather
• Clothing
• Characters

What is another name for the feeling the author tries to convey in the story?

• Mood
• Setting
• Belief
• Emotion

What do we call the main character of a story?

• Protagonist
• Good guy
• Antagonist
• Whatever we want to

What do we call the force in opposition to the main character in a story?

• Protagonist
• Bad guy
• Antagonist
• Whatever we want to

What is the organized pattern or sequence of events in a story?

• Plot
• Exposition
• Conflict
• Setting

When in the story is the greatest point of interest or suspense?

• Rising Action
• Climax
• Falling Action
• Conflict

What is another name for excitement, tension, or curiosity in a story?

• Suspense
• Climax
• Conflict
• Mood

What is the term for the struggle between two forces?

• Antagonist
• Protagonist
• Conflict
• Climax