Literary Elements
Relationships With Theme
Plot Line
100

The time, place, and environment in which a story unfolds?

What is setting?

100

The __ brings the central conflict to a peak which reveals or proves the theme's central idea.

What is climax?

100

Conflict is resolved and loose ends of the plot are tied up.

What is resolution?
200

The main events of a novel, play, or piece of literature?

What is plot?

200

The __ provides subtle or direct hints about future events and reinforces the core message or theme of the narrative.

What is foreshadowing?

200

The turning point of the action and point of greatest interest or suspense. 

What is climax?

300

The general character or attitude of a piece of writing

What is tone?

300

The __ of a work reinforces it's theme, providing the emotional foundation.

What is tone?

300

When characters are introduced, setting is described, and conflict is established. 

What is exposition?

400

The arrangement of words and phrases to create well-formed sentences

What is syntax?

400

The actions, dialogue, and motivations affect the theme by making it more impactful through its relatability.

What is characterization?

400

The events that occur as the characters try to resolve the conflict.

What is rising action?

500

The aspect of someone's character that is presented or perceived by others

What is persona?

500

__ act as a recurring, symbolic elements that provide repeating clues and reinforce the central ideas or theme of a story. 

What are motifs?

500

The conflict draws to a close.

What is falling action?

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