Question

literary elements
across

1. the difference between what is expected and what actually happens
2. type of conflict within themselves
3. most exciting part of the story, turning point
4. central idea or message
5. where and when the story takes place
6. problem the characters are facing
7. where the author gives you a hint as to what may happen later in the story

down

1. sequence of events in a story
2. part of the story in which you know the problems are solved
3. the emotion/feeling that is the author is trying to create
4. the people in the story
5. events that follow the climax that lead reader to the end
6. central part of story that builds to turning point
7. part of the story that takes you back to an event that already occurred in the past
8. conflict with outside forces
9. the beginning of a plot map that sets the story and tells characters

Explanation:

1. Across 7: This is the definition of "irony" where there is a contrast between expectation and reality in literature.
2. Across 10: "Internal conflict" refers to a character's struggle within themselves.
3. Across 12: "Climax" is the most exciting and turning - point part of a story.
4. Across 13: "Theme" is the central idea or message of a story.
5. Across 14: "Setting" is the where and when of a story.
6. Across 15: "Conflict" is the problem characters face.
7. Across 16: "Foreshadowing" is when the author hints at future events.
8. Down 1: "Plot" is the sequence of events in a story.
9. Down 2: "Resolution" is the part where problems are solved.
10. Down 3: "Mood" is the emotion the author creates.
11. Down 4: "Characters" are the people in the story.
12. Down 5: "Falling action" are the events after the climax leading to the end.
13. Down 6: "Rising action" builds to the turning - point.
14. Down 8: "Flashback" takes the reader back to a past event.
15. Down 9: "External conflict" is a struggle with outside forces.
16. Down 11: "Exposition" sets the story and introduces characters.

Answer:

1. Irony
2. Internal conflict
3. Climax
4. Theme
5. Setting
6. Conflict
7. Foreshadowing
8. Plot
9. Resolution
10. Mood
11. Characters
12. Falling action
13. Rising action
14. Flashback
15. External conflict
16. Exposition