Literary Elements Part 1
the sequence of events where each affects the next one through the cause-and-effect principle.
what is plot?
a universal idea, lesson, or message explored throughout a work of literature.
What is theme?
The three rhetorical appeals
What are ethos, logos, and pathos?
the way authors organize information in text.
What is text structure?
the supporting/additional piece of information printed at the bottom of a page.
What are footnotes?
Occurs when the author DIRECTLY states information about the character.
What is direct characterization?
Critical, Empathetic, Joyous, Sarcastic, and Serious
What are common literary tones?
the art of speaking or writing effectively.
What is rhetoric?
Identify problems and pose solutions
What is problem and solution?
organizes data or facts and helps readers understand data visually
What are charts and graphs?
The type of conflict that exists when the character is at odds against destiny or the supernatural
What is character vs. fate/supernatural?
A character that stays the same throughout the story.
What is a static character?
an effective persuasive strategy because the audience may accept claims based on how the text makes them feel, rather than factual data.
What is pathos?
Provide explanations or reasoning for phenomena
What is cause and effect?
list important parts of the text with page numbers
What is the table of contents?
the literary device that reflects the writer's attitude toward the subject matter or audience of a literary work.
It can apply to the time, location, and duration in which a story takes place.
What is setting?
an effective argumentative and persuasive strategy because when the audience believes that the author is knowledgeable and genuine, the audience is more willing to listen and be persuaded.
What is ethos?
Discuss two ideas, events, or phenomena, showing how they are different and how they are similar
What is compare and contrast?
a note of explanation or comment added to a text or diagram.
What is an annotation?
The narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only the main character.
What is third person POV limited?
The components of a literary work like character, setting, plot, theme, conflict, mood, and more. The literary elements work together to create an interesting story.
What is a literary element?
an effective argumentative and persuasive strategy because when the audience is presented with factual, researched evidence supporting the claims, the audience is more likely to consider the claims valid.
What is logos?
Present ideas or events in the order in which they happen.
What is sequence or chronological?
a section or table of additional matter at the end of a book or document.
What is an appendix?