Story Elements
What is setting
The time, place, and environment where the story is happening.
Define exemplify.
To illustrate something by providing an example; or to be an example of something.
What is foreshadowing?
When a story gives a hint at what is about to happen.
Example: "It was a dark and stormy night."
What is inference?
To determine reasons based on some knowledge.
What is blasphemy?
Speaking against god or religion.
What is conflict
A problem in the story with people, things, or self.
Define eradicate.
To completely destroy or put an end to something.
What is an oxymoron?
A figure of speech where contradictory terms appear together. Example: They have a love hate relationship.
What is speculate?
To guess possible answers with only limited information.
To be uncertain of what to do in a difficult situation.
What is theme?
The big idea the author wants the reader to know.
Define correlate.
To draw similarities between things.
What is understatement?
A figure of speech where the writer has intentionally made the topic seem less important than it really is.
Example: The blizzard caused the entire city to shut down but the weatherman only warned, "It's a bit chilly."
What is explicit?
To state something clearly with details.
What is recalcitrant?
To have an uncooperative attitude toward people or authority.
What is character/s?
People, animals, or things in a story.
Define astute.
Having the ability to accurately assess situations or people.
What is a paradox?
A seemingly self contradictory statement.
Example: It was the beginning of the end.
What is implicit?
Implied; or not stated directly.
What is clandestine?
Something planned in secret or kept secret.
What is plot?
All of the events that make up a story.
Define camaraderie.
Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend time together.
What is a pun?
A play on words that exploits multiple meanings of the word in a humorous phrase.
Example: I've been to the dentist many times, so I know the drill.
What is elicit?
To draw or bring out a reaction.
What is egregious?
Terribly bad, or shockingly awful.