Literary Elements
Setting
Where the story is taking place
mood
Feeling In literary work
cause and effect
The cause of a conflict and how did it effect things
Entertain
Uses humor, narration, tells a story
Theme
the subject or lesson
Tone
Authors attitude toward the subject or audience
compare and contrast
comparing similarities and differences
Instruct
includes steps in a process and directions
Foreshadow
warnings about events to come
Conflict
Struggle between characters in the story
imagery
When words are used to give a mental picture
problem and solution
The conflict in a story and how it was fixed
Describe
Uses details and description
Foil
a character who is presented as a contrast to a second character
Plot
Sequence of events in the story
Metaphor
Comparison without using like or as
sequence
a particular order in which related events
Persuade
tries to get the reader to believe, think, feel, or do something.
Symbolism
idea that things represent other things
Resolution
Simile
Comparison using like or as
description
a spoken or written representation or account of a person, object, or event
Inform
Includes mainly facts and information.
hyperbole
exaggerated statements or claims not meant to be taken literally.