Literary Terms Review

A person or animal who takes part in the action of a story, play, or other literary work

A series of related events that make up a story

A struggle with some outside force

They oppose or are hostile to the protagonist, and can be defined as "the villain"

Using clues to suggest events that will happen later in the plot

Which is NOT a part of a plot line?

A struggle or clash between opposing characters or forces

A scene that interrupts the present action of the plot to flash backwards

The time and place the events of a work of literature take place

The outcome or result from the events of the story

A struggle within a character's mind

The part of the story in which various problems arise as the characters try to resolve the conflict

The truth about life revealed in a work of literature

A category of art with a distinctive style or form

The event that sets the story in motion

Events that contain action or dialogue that lead to the resolution

The leading character in a story, typically known as the good guy or hero

The critical point in a story when the conflict is resolved