Literary Terms and Concepts

What is the sequence of events in a story called?

• Climax

• Plot

• Setting

• Resolution

What term describes the introduction of characters, setting, and basic situation in a story?

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Resolution

Which term refers to the development of the plot leading to the climax?

• Falling Action

• Exposition

• Rising Action

• Resolution

What term refers to all the meanings, associations, or emotions that a word suggests?

• Denotation

• Connotation

• Exposition

• Resolution

What is the literal meaning of a word called?

• Connotation

• Denotation

• Mood

• Plot

Which part of the story structure introduces the characters and setting?

• Climax

• Exposition

• Falling Action

• Resolution

What part of the story structure involves the events leading up to the climax?

• Rising Action

• Falling Action

• Resolution

• Exposition

In which part of the story structure does the conflict reach its highest point?

• Exposition

• Climax

• Falling Action

• Resolution

What part of the story structure resolves the conflict?

• Climax

• Resolution

• Exposition

• Rising Action

What does the theme of a story represent?

• The setting of the story.

• The central lesson, moral, or message in a work.

• The main character's name.

• The number of chapters in the book.