Literary Elements
Poetry
Literary Elements II
100

This is the place and time in which the story takes place

Setting

100

This is the use of the same starting sound in words

Alliteration

100

This is a comparison using "like" or "as"

Simile

200

These are the two types of characterization

Direct and Indirect

200

This is the definition of "Consonance"

The same consonant sound repeating

200

This literary technique is defined as the use of an object, character, or event to represent an abstract idea

Symbolism

300

This literary technique emerges from repeated use of a symbol in a story

Motif

300

Two contrasting elements placed near each other can be defined as this word

Juxtaposition

300

This is the definition of "Mood"

The overall emotional impact of a scene or story

400

This is the definition of "Characterization" 

The techniques used to reveal traits or motivations of a character

400

This is the definition of "Diction"

Specific and intentional word choice

400

This is a character or narrator's unique outlook on the world or events of the story

Perspective

500

These elements of a story are set up in "Exposition"

Major characters, settings, and conflicts

500

This is the definition of "connotation"

The emotions, attitudes, or ideas associated with particular words

500

This is the primary contributor to a story or scene's tone

word choice

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