Key Elements of Literary Text

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

• Setting
• Plot
• Location
• Exposition

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

• Plot
• Exposition
• Conflict
• Setting

What is the term for the struggle between two forces?

• Antagonist
• Protagonist
• Conflict
• Climax

Which of the following is a type of internal conflict?

• Man vs. Man

• Man vs. Nature

• Man vs. Self

• Man vs. Society

A theme should be a statement, not just one word. 

• TRUE
• FALSE

Feeling or atmosphere that a write creates for the reader. Ex. "The heavy black clouds became thick over the city and we all felt a sense of dread."

• Mood

• Antagonist

• Character

• Plot

The use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a plot. Ex. "Our hero is in a Wild West saloon. The hero walks in and orders a drink. Over in the corner, the bad guy watches him drink. As the hero leaves, the bad guy spits on the floor (what do you think will happen?)."

• Foreshadowing

• Flashback

• Climax

• Narration

A recurring theme, subject or idea. Ex. An author frequently touching on dark vs. light or good versus evil. A candle could represent a light in darkness, or storm clouds could represent temporary darkness.

• Plot

• Setting

• Motif

• Theme

A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary. Ex. Draco Malfoy, the Joker, the White Witch, Captain Hook.

• Mood

• Protagonist

• Motif

• Antagonist

Main character of a story. Ex. Simba, Elsa, Ariel (Little Mermaid), Cinderella, Pocahontas, Wreck it Ralph.

• Setting

• Protagonist

• Motif

• Plot