literary terms
What does theme mean?
The main place it takes part at
What are plots?
The conflict of the story.
What is the definition of fantasy?
has magic and supernatural
What is the setting of history?
- In the past
- Includes real places from whatever time period the characters are in
- Usually during a culturally relevant time
I’m tall when I’m young, and I’m short when I’m old. What am I?
A candle
What does elements mean?
Essential parts of the story.
What are conflicts?
A disagreement or argument.
Archetypal characters are?
witches,knights,warriors,prince or princesses,fairy, dragons,wizards
What is fiction is historical fiction?
characters
dialog
plot line
What is always in front of you but can’t be seen?
the future
What does conventions mean?
Recurring customs in a specific genre.
what are the ending?
The final thing of a story.
Main characters in fantasy are usually like...
Child - like, goes on a quest of some sort, and experiences large character development.
What are some popular setting in historical fiction?
- Civil War
- World Wars I and II
- The Great Depression
- Medieval Britain
- Ancient Ireland
- Egypt
- Holocaust
What can you break, even if you never pick it up or touch it?
A promise
What does setting mean?
The main point of veiw.
What is a trope
a figurative or metaphorical use of a word or expression.
How are the main characters born?
Literally or metaphorically.
What is the history if historical fiction?
- Accurate description of settings and events during that time period
- Mentions of people, places, and events that are relevant and accurate to the time period the story takes place in
What can’t talk but will reply when spoken to?
A echo
what is symbolism?
A symbolism is an item, phrase, place, or character that means more than what it looks like.
What is a archetype
a very typical example of a certain person or thing.
What are archetypal characters?
Model or standard character types that appears across different stories.
Historical fiction can contain..
multiple points of view/story lines.
one point of view from the main character.
A variety of different themes that are historically related
The more of this there is, the less you see. What is it?