Literary Elements - Terms Only

What is the term for the opening of a story that introduces characters and setting?

• Climax

• Exposition

• Resolution

• Rising action

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which term describes events following the climax and leading to the resolution?

• Exposition

• Rising action

• Falling action

• Suspense

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which term describes a feeling of excitement, curiosity, or expectation about what will happen?

• Climax

• Suspense

• Theme

• Foil

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Who is the antagonist in a story?

• The main character

• The character opposing the protagonist

• The turning point of the story

• The resolution of the conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.10

CCSS.RL.2.2

CCSS.RL.2.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.4

What is the term for important hints that an author drops to prepare the reader for what is to come?

• Flashback

• Foreshadowing

• Climax

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What does the term "Setting" refer to in a text?

• The emotions that a text evokes from the reader

• The author's attitude in a given text

• Place & time; creates an atmosphere that contributes to the mood

• The personality of the character

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is "Mood" in a text?

• The place and time of the story

• The emotions that a text evokes from the reader

• The author's attitude in a given text

• The personality of the character

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

What does "Tone" refer to in a text?

• The place and time of the story

• The emotions that a text evokes from the reader

• The author's attitude in a given text, based on included details and word choice

• The personality of the character

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B

What is "direct characterization"?

• Shows things that reveal the personality of a character

• Tells the audience the personality of the character (usually with adjectives)

• The author's attitude in a given text

• The emotions that a text evokes from the reader

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

What is "indirect characterization"?

• Tells the audience the personality of the character (usually with adjectives)

• The author's attitude in a given text

• Shows things that reveal the personality of a character

• The emotions that a text evokes from the reader

Tags

CCSS.L.3.3A

CCSS.L.4.3A

CCSS.L.5.3A

CCSS.L.6.3A

CCSS.L.6.3B