Middle School Literary Elements

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

Which of the following is NOT a function of the setting?

• Create a mood or atmosphere
• Show a different way of life
• Explain a character's motives
• Symbolize an idea

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

• Mood
• Setting
• Belief
• Emotion

What is the name for the people, animals, or things participating in a story?

• Characters
• Setting
• Plot elements
• Personnel

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 is the conflict introduced in a story?

• Exposition
• Rising Action
• Climax
• Falling Action