25 Literary Terms Quizs

Perspective

• The narrator's outlook or view of the story's events, characters, and world.

• A character's physical appearance and traits.

• The chronological order of events in a story.

• The emotional response of the audience to the story.

Audience

• The group of people who create the text.

• The reader for whom the text was intended.

• The location where the text is published.

• The genre of the text being written.

Protagonist

• The main character of the story.

• A character who opposes the protagonist.

• A minor character in the story.

• The setting of the story.

Antagonist

• A character who supports the protagonist.

• The person or thing that causes problems for the protagonist.

• A character who is neutral in the story.

• The main character in a story.

Rising action

• The main conflict becomes increasingly intense during these scenes.

• The story reaches its highest point of tension.

• The characters are introduced and the setting is established.

• The resolution of the conflict is presented.

Climax

• The introduction of the main characters and setting.

• The biggest scene of the main conflict; the scene where the main conflict is resolved.

• The resolution of all subplots and character arcs.

• The initial conflict that sets the story in motion.

Conflict

• A struggle between two opposing forces, either internally or externally.

• A peaceful resolution to a disagreement.

• A situation where all parties agree.

• A method of negotiation that avoids confrontation.

Mood

• A feeling or atmosphere created by the author for the reader.

• A specific type of literary device used to enhance storytelling.

• The emotional state of a character in a narrative.

• The physical setting of a story that influences the plot.

Inciting incident

• The moment when the main conflict begins or becomes more serious; when you realize the problem is a problem.

• A brief introduction to the characters and setting of the story.

• The resolution of the main conflict in the story.

• A flashback that provides background information about the characters.

Narrator

• The person or character who tells the story.

• A type of literary device used to create suspense.

• The main character in a story who faces challenges.

• A secondary character who provides comic relief.