Literary Devices
The time and place where a story happens.
setting
In the "White Umbrella," how does the narrator feel about her Chinese culture?
ashamed
Which type of narration uses I, Me, My pronouns?
First Person
The narrator tells the reader that the character has betrayed her best friend—but the best friend has no idea.
Which element of suspense is this?
Dramatic Irony
In which popular suspsense movie does the main character claim that he "sees dead people"
The Sixth Sense
The perspective from which a story is told (first person, second person, or third person).
point of view
Which type of irony is it when the end result of the plot is stated ahead of time?
Direct foreshadowing
What type of narration uses You, your, yours as pronouns
Second Person
“The sky darkened, and thunder rumbled in the distance as Olivia stepped onto the old wooden bridge.”
What element of suspense is this an example of?
What is it called when a creator leaves little patterns or symbols that connect to other movies or events within their stories?
Easter Eggs
The feeling or atmosphere that a story creates for the reader (e.g., suspenseful, joyful, sad).
mood
What is it called when an object is given attention and emphasis at the beginning of the story and then later plays a large part in the plot...
Chekhov's Gun
Which type of narration tells readers the thoughts and feeling of ALL characters in the story?
Third Person Omniscient
The story's narrator says “Little did they know, the key they had just found would unlock more than just the basement door.”
Which element of suspense is this an example of?
Direct foreshadowing
Which musical artist is famous for foreshadowing album releases and big events in their career, causing fans to constantly speculate when something new is coming...
Taylor Swift
The use of objects, characters, colors, or events to represent deeper meanings or ideas.
symbolism
Explain how direct foreshadowing helps to build suspense...
Because the audience already knows HOW the story is supposed to end, they will have to anticipate how the characters will arrive at that point...
Which type of narration allows readers to understand the feelings and emotions of only ONE character in the story, but still uses he/she/they/them pronouns?
Third Person Limited
In a scary movie, the audience can see the villain hiding behind the door, but the main character walks in without knowing.
Which element of suspense is this an example of?
Dramatic Irony
What is Mrs. Himberg's dog's name?
Bowie!
The way an author develops and describes a character's personality using speech, thoughts, effect on others, actions, and looks.
characterization
Explain how indirect foreshadowing helps to build suspense
As audiences notice little hints, they start to make observations and guesses as to what the details might mean, and which ones will be important...
How can narration lead to suspenseful situations for readers?
Narration can allow secret keeping, which leaves readers waiting to find out what the secret is OR waiting for other characters to unveil the secret to each other.
The story begins with a description of a mysterious locked chest.
Which element of suspense is this an example of (hint: be specific!)
Chekhov's Gun
What is Mrs. Himberg's daughter's nickname?
DJ