Literary Devices
Symbolism
What is an image or object that represents a larger idea, like a heart symbolizing love
Setting
What is where a story takes place
Genre
What is a type of literature or movie like Science Fiction, Romance, Mystery, Non Fiction
Theme Statement
What is a full sentence describing the theme
Simile
What is a literary device involving the comparison of one thing with another using the word like; "The sunset was like a crystal refracting light."
Plot
What is the action of the story, usually including conflict and resolution aka what happens!
Science Fiction
What is a genre of fiction based on imagined future, scientific, or technological advances and major social or environmental changes; frequently portraying space or time travel and life on other planets
Brainstorming
Generating ideas with different techniques like listing, mapping, or freewriting.
Metaphor
What is a Literary Device in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable (like a Smilie without like). "She was a ray of sunshine."
Theme
Big Ideas! The main message the author is trying to show the reader, as told through literary devices
Resolution
What is a literary element which establishes a new norm. It is often the end of the story and ties up loose ends.
Free Writing
What is a brainstorming technique; writing what comes to mind when thinking about a certain idea or topic. We do this when we journal.
Repetition
What is a literary device in which a word or phrase is used multiple times. Repetition can be found throughout literature. Most commonly, it is found in poetry and speeches to create rhythm or emphasize a word or phrase.
Characterization
What is the creation or construction of a fictional character, how they act, what they look like and how, or if, they change
Literary Devices
What is a literary technique such as symbolism, smilie, repetition, metaphor or irony; it is a tool in the writer's tool kit
Mapping
What is a brainstorming technique that uses a visual map. Some call it a Mind Map. Usually it is a circle with one main idea and then other circles with connections to that main idea.
Conflict
What is a literary element that drives plot and provides tension; a struggle or clash between opposing characters, forces, or emotions
Mood
What is a literary element; the feeling a reader gets from the story
Manuscript
What is a handwritten or typed document, especially a writer's first version of a book before it is published.