Literary Elements
An author uses to develop his/her characters
Characterization
I am often mixed up with another Literary Element. I don't use the words "like" or "as". What am I?
I am a Metaphor.
In the story, "Long Way Down", Will was determined to kill the person who he thought killed his brother, Shawn. In the hood, they had 3 rules. Never cry, never snitch, and always get revenge.
What was Will's main setting?
The Hood
Last year, we all read "The Outsiders". What was the main theme of the story?
The rivalry between the Greasers and the Socs.
What is Repetition?
A repeating word or group of words for emphasis or effect.
A repeating word or group of words for emphasis or effect
Repetition
I am often used for poetry. Sometimes, each sentence ends with an "ing" As in, bling, ping, ding. What am I?
I am Rhyme.
In the short story, "The Jacket", what was Gary's main conflict?
His main conflict was that he believed the green jacket gave him bad luck.
What is the main theme of "A Midsummers night's dream?"
Love
What is Flashback?
An interruption in the present action to flash backwards in time.
What is this Literary Element?
"My feet trekked the soft grass, the wind blowing in my hair. As I opened my eyes to fully see my surroundings, I caught a glimpse of the shiny blue river who looked as it has never seen a bad day. The waves were slow and steady, and I swear I seen fish flying. No one would believe me if I told them..."
Imagery
Without me, you have no story. I am the beginning, the middle, and the end. What am I?
I am Plot.
Read this excerpt from "The Jacket":
"I threw my books on the bed and approached the jacket slowly, as if it were a stranger hand I had to shake."
What is this an example of?
Simile
What was the main theme in Rapunzel?
Confidence
What is Oxymoron?
A device that places two or more contradicting terms close to each other.
What is this Literary Element?
"I'm never nice. Want a coke?"
Oxymoron
I am the struggle in the story. People must overcome me. I can come in many different forms. What am I?
I am Conflict.
In "Long Way Down" what does "fireflies trapped in a jar until all the lights went out" an example of?
What was the main theme in "The Lion King?'
What is Foreshadowing?
The use of hints or clues to suggest events that will happen later.
What is this Literary Element?
"And the sky roared as it let down angry streaks if lighting. The lightning didn't seem to mind as it looked as if it were dancing..."
Personification
I am you or you are me. Sometimes, you know all character's thoughts or sometimes you don't know at all. What am I?
I am Point of View.
In "Long Way Down", Will described the playground with Dani with many details. What is that an example of?
Imagery
What is the purpose of the Author writing central ideas and themes?
It is to convey a clear message to the reader as they read.
What is Theme?
The author's underlying message or lesson about an idea/topic.