Literary Elements in Movies
This 1997 film takes place aboard a doomed ocean liner in 1912 and uses the ship’s opulence and isolation to heighten the drama.
What is Titanic?
This candy bar is known for its crispy wafer layers covered in milk chocolate and its catchy slogan: “Have a break…”
What is Kit Kat?
This classic fair treat is a hot dog dipped in cornmeal batter and deep-fried on a stick.
What is a corn dog?
This yellow sponge lives in a pineapple under the sea and works at the Krusty Krab.
What is SpongeBob SquarePants?
If something is exciting or amazing, you might say it’s this three-letter word.
What is lit?
In The Hunger Games, this fiery bird becomes a symbol of rebellion and hope for the oppressed districts.
What is the Mockingjay?
These chewy, bear-shaped candies come in fruity flavors and are a favorite movie snack.
What are Gummy Bears?
Spun sugar that melts in your mouth and comes in pink or blue—this treat is a fairground staple.
What is cotton candy?
This animated show features Robin, Starfire, Beast Boy, Raven, and Cyborg fighting crime and cracking jokes.
What is Teen Titans Go!?
This slang term means someone looks really good or is dressed stylishly—“You’re really…”
What is slay?
In The Sixth Sense, the color red is used throughout the film to hint at the presence of the supernatural. This exemplifies a literary element know as....
What is foreshadowing?
This candy dares you to keep a straight face with its extreme sour coating and fruity center.
What is Warheads?
Served in a cone or cup, this frozen dairy delight helps beat the heat at summer fairs.
What is ice cream?
This long-running cartoon features Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa, and Maggie living in Springfield.
What is The Simpsons?
This word is used when something is shocking, funny, or unbelievable—often followed by a skeleton emoji.
What is dead?
In Toy Story, Buzz Lightyear insists he’s not a toy—despite being surrounded by toys and marketed as one. (literary element?)
What is Irony?
This colorful candy is known for its fruit flavors and the question: “How many licks does it take to get to the center?”
What is a Tootsie Pop?
This crunchy snack is coated in caramel or candy and often served on a stick.
What is a caramel apple?
In this show, Finn the Human and Jake the Dog explore the Land of Ooo and battle strange creatures.
What is Adventure Time?
This acronym stands for “laughing out loud” and is still used in texts and comments.
What is LOL?
In Spider-Man: Homecoming, Peter Parker is portrayed as a relatable teen balancing school and superhero duties. This literary element helps us understand his personality.
What is characterization?
This candy combines chocolate, caramel, and crisped rice for a satisfying crunch in every bite.
What is a 100 Grand Bar?
This fair food is known for being deep-fried, golden, and made from a cookie with a cream filling.
What is a deep-fried Oreo?
This group of teens and their talking dog travel in the Mystery Machine solving spooky cases.
What is Scooby-Doo?
This slang word means something is trendy, cool, or fashionable—often used to describe outfits or aesthetics.
What is drip?
In Black Panther, the metal vibranium is more than just a powerful resource—it represents the strength, innovation, and hidden potential of African culture.
What is symbolism?
This candy, known for its rainbow colors and fruity flavors, has the slogan “Taste the Rainbow” and is often used in commercials with playful, quirky humor.
What are skittles?
This outrageous fair food combines sweet and savory by wrapping bacon around a funnel cake, then topping it with maple syrup and powdered sugar. It’s a wild twist on breakfast and dessert.
What is a bacon-wrapped funnel cake?
This animated series follows twins Dipper and Mabel Pines as they spend the summer uncovering supernatural mysteries in the town of Gravity Falls.
What is Gravity Falls?
This slang term is used when someone exaggerates or reacts dramatically, often in a funny or over-the-top way—“She was totally…”
What is extra?