Literary Elements One
Background information, Author sets the mood by giving the reader clues to the location, time and weather of the story
Exposition
The message of a story, the So What? Usually about human nature or life. Never clearly stated
Theme
The protagonist (main character) struggles with their own emotions or a personal decision
Character Versus Self
Point of View that uses I, We, Us
First Person
the use of the same consonant or of a vowel
Alliteration
What happens next for the characters and the plot
Falling Action
Main Character Directly Involved in Story
Protagonist
The protagonist (main character) struggles against cultural customs, norms or governmental laws
Character Versus Society
Point of View that uses he, she, they
Third Person
Visually descriptive or figurative language.
Imagery
The part of the story in which the turning point occurs, Oftentimes it can be a highly emotional exchange between the protagonist & the antagonist
Climax
Main Character's counter force
Antogonist
The protagonist (main character) struggles against the natural elements
Character Versus Nature
Point of View where the narrator knows everything about multiple characters
Third Person Omniscient
is a figure of speech in which a term or phrase is applied to something to which it is no literally. To represent or replace.
Metaphor
The plot is building, Characters are introduced and developed, The conflict is discovered and builds
Rising Action
Conflict that occurs within the character
Internal
The protagonist (main character) struggles against another character
Character Versus Character
The perspective and attitude of the author (the reason for creating a particular work)Usually expressed through the mood and diction the author uses. To find the author's purpose, ask yourself: "what does the author seem to accomplish with this piece?"
Author's Purpose
Slam slam go the car doors. Jangle jangle go the keys at the door. Squeak go the door. Thump thump go my feet down the stairs. Is an example of what?
Onomatopoeia
End of the story, Reader feels some sense of consequence or lesson learned, Sometimes questions are unanswered and readers must infer the lesson
Resolution
Conflict that occurs between two forces
External
The perspective from which the story is told
Point of View
A feeling or perception the reader gets from the setting and diction of the author
Can be created through: dialogue, description and plot developments
Mood
characteristics of something that is non real or inanimate to represent are replace a human