Elements of Fiction
The element of fiction that describes the time and place of a story
What is SETTING?
A figure of speech that gives human or life-like qualities to non-human things --
An example of ________ from the book THREE THINGS ABOUT ELSIE: "My mind started to wander. It can’t help itself. It very often goes for a walk without me."
What is PERSONIFICATION?
These examples represent a particular literary device:
The American flag = freedom
Engagement ring = love
An A on a report card = excellence in learning
What are SYMBOLS?
The literary term for the story's problem
What is CONFLICT?
Very descriptive language that creates word pictures and appeals to our senses
What is IMAGERY?
The element of fiction that shows the story's atmosphere or overall feeling --
The ______ of "The Tell-Tale Heart" could be considered creepy and scary.
What is MOOD?
A figure of speech that compares two unlike things by using words of comparison (e.g. like, as, than, or resembles)
What is SIMILE?
The words for events ordered by time sequence --
"First, I tried to answer the questions. Then I asked my teacher for advice. After that, I made corrections. Then I double checked my work. Finally, I submitted my assessment."
What is CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER?
Near the end of a story, this literary device shows the results of a problem within the story.
What is RESOLUTION?
The literary device that is described as the author's attitude
What is TONE?
The element of fiction that shows the author's message about life --
The ______ of IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE could be "One's influence on the world is more profound than he may realize."
What is THEME?
A figure of speech that compares two unlike things using no words of comparison; a direct identification of two unlike things
What is a METAPHOR?
This command word is often in directions.
When I'm asked to _____, I should always use evidence to add further details and elaborate on my response when I'm asked to do this.
What is EXPLAIN?
Often the most suspenseful part of the story, this is considered the story's high point.
What is CLIMAX?
The literary device explained as a way of speaking that is characteristic to a particular place or group of people
What is DIALECT?
This type of characterization states precisely what a character's personality is like.
What is DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION?
A figure of speech that means something different from the literal meanings of the words --
Example: "The confused old woman thought she was losing her marbles."
What is an IDIOM?
This Literary Focus term is the reason behind a character's behaviors and actions; it is why characters behave the way they do.
What is MOTIVATION?
The two main types of problems in the story. First, name the literary term for a problem that is within the character's own mind. Second, name the literary term for a problem that is between the character and some other person or thing.
1.) What is INTERNAL CONFLICT?
2.) What is EXTERNAL CONFLICT?
This type of Irony can be considered Sarcasm in certain situations. For example, if a character named Ted said, "That's such a great idea!" when another character suggested the very same idea Ted had come up with 15 minutes earlier.
What is VERBAL IRONY?
This type of characterization requires the author to show the character speaking or in action; it reveals traits about the character through her thoughts and feelings or how others react to her; it may also describe a character's appearance.
What is INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION?
A figure of speech, not emphasized in Collection 4, that means extreme exaggeration
What is HYPERBOLE?
These are guesses based on the reader's observations and prior experiences.
What are INFERENCES?
The specific literary words for a type of problem that is BETWEEN a character AND a California wildfire
What is MAN vs. NATURE or CHARACTER vs. NATURE?
The type of Irony shown in the following examples:
"The burglar, Jimmy Valentine, does not rob Mr. Adams' bank."
"Detective Ben Price does not arrest Jimmy Valentine when he tracks him down."
What is SITUATIONAL IRONY?