Literary Terms and Concepts Matching

Match each term with its meaning.

• a scene that takes the reader back to an earlier time

• pacing

• the speed at which a story progresses

• climax

• the turning point of a story where tension reaches its highest

• foreshadowing

• when an author gives hints about something that may happen later

• theme

• the central idea or message in a literary work

• flashback

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

Match each term with its definition.

• the order of events in a story

• conflict

• the feeling of excitement or worry that makes you want to keep reading

• character development

• the process by which a character changes throughout the story

• tension

• a problem or struggle the characters must face

• plot structure

• the central idea or underlying message of a story

• theme

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CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.6.2D

Match each term with its definition.

• the sense of anticipation or uncertainty about what will happen next

• internal conflict

• events that guild tension and develop the conflict after the story begins

• rising action

• the part of the story where the conflict is resolved

• suspense

• a struggle that happens inside a character's mind or emotions

• inciting incident

• the event that starts the main conflict of the story

• resolution

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Match each term with its definition.

• the message or lesson

• character development

• the event that starts the main conflict of the story

• inciting incident

• the way a character changes or grows over the course of the story

• external conflict

• a struggle between a character and an outside force

• internal conflict

• a struggle that happens inside a character's mind or emotions

• theme

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

Which narrative technique shows events from the past to explain a character's actions?

• foreshadowing

• flashback

• pacing

• conflict

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Which sentence best describes foreshadowing?

• The author describes the setting in detail.

• The author shows a character's thoughts.

• The author gives hints about future events.

• The author resolves the conflict.

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

An author slows down the story during an emotional conversation and speeds it up during a chase scene. This is an example of ___.

• suspense

• pacing

• flashback

• confclit

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5

What part of the plot usually creates the most tension for the reader?

• resolution

• rising action

• exposition

• conflict

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

Which situation is an example of internal conflict?

• a character argues with a friend

• a character survives a storm

• a character struggles to make a difficult decision

• a character races against an opponent

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the main purpose of suspense in a story?

• to explain the theme clearly

• to introduce characters

• to make readers want to keep reading

• to end the story quickly

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CCSS.RL.9-10.5