LITERARY ELEMENTS
STORY ELEMENTS
TEXT FEATURE
EXAMPLE
RANDOM
100
the repetition of similar initial consonant sounds in order to create a musical or rhythmic effect, to emphasize key words or to imitate sounds.
What is ALLITERATION
100
the highest point of action in a story, often the turning point.
What is CLIMAX
100
HELP READER UNDERSTAND WHERE THINGS ARE LOCATED
What is MAP
100
PETER PICKED A PACK OF PICKELS
What is ALLITERATION
100
HELPS THE READER FIND THE TOPIC IN A BOOK
What is TABLE OF CONTENT
200
a reference to a well-known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art, often used to help make a comparison.
What is ALLUSION
200
a problem or struggle between two or more forces
What is CONFLICT
200
HELP THE READER UNDERSTAND THE PICTURE, DRAWING, MAP ETC
What is cAPTION
200
aLL i COULD SMELL WAS THE SWEAT AND HORRIBLE STINK
What is IMAGERY
200
poetry that has irregular lines and may or may not rhyme.
What is FREE VERSE
300
a section in a literary piece that interrupts the sequence of events in order to relate an earlier incident or set of events.
What is FLASHBACK
300
the character or character's problems are solved.
What is RESOLUTION
300
HELP IDENTIFY A PICTURE OR PHOTOGRAPH
What is LABEL
300
THE SUN WAKED UP THE TRAVELLER WITH ITS VOICE
What is PERSONIFICATION
300
words or phrases that appeal to one or more of the five senses and help to create a vivid description for the reader.
What is IMAGER
400
an author’s use of hints or clues to give a reader an idea of what may happen next.
What is FORESHADOWING
400
the sequence of events in a literary work
What is PLOT
400
BOLD WORDS IN NONFICTION BOOKS
What is KEYWORD
400
AS BOOM THE LIGHTS AND HEAR THE TICK
What is ONOMATOPOEIA
400
a situation where the opposite of what is expected to occur or exist does occur or exist.
What is IRONY
500
the atmosphere or feeling an author creates within the piece of writing.
What is MOOD
500
a reason that explains or partially explains a character’s thoughts, feelings, actions, or speech.
What is MOTIVATION
500
ADIITIONAL INFORMATION OF A TERM AS A DEFINITION, IDENTIFIED BY NUMBER
What is FOOTONOTE
500
I COULD EAT A HORSE
What is HYPERBOLE
500
writing that tells about real people, places, objects, or events. This form includes sentences and paragraphs.
What is NONFICTION
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