Elements of a Narrative Pre-Test

Literary Elements Match the literary elements term with its definition. Characterization All the methods used by an author to develop a character. Direct Characterization A direct description of the character’s personality, appearance or physical traits. Indirect Characterization The reader can infer the character’s traits through actions, dialogue or thoughts Subject The topic of a text that can be summed up in 1-2 words Conflict The struggle between the opposing forces on which the action depends. Literary Elements Match the literary elements term with its definition. Point of View The mode of narration of the story. Mood The emotion the audience experiences because of the text. Tone The speaker’s attitude towards his subject. Setting The time, place, physical details and circumstances in which a story takes place. Plot The course of events in the story Literary Elements Match the literary elements term with its definition. Exposition The introduction of characters and setting. Rising Action The introduction and development of conflict. Climax The point of the story where the major conflict is tackled head-on. Falling Action The events that result from the climax. Denouement The resolution conflict of the story.