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the series of actions or events that take place in a story
plot
the time and place in which a story happens
setting
the problem or struggle between two opposing forces
conflict
the perspective from which a story is told
point of view
the main character- the "good guy"
protaganist
repeating words, phrases, or story elements to help people remember something
repetition
the use of symbols to express ideas or qualities in writing, art, or music
symbolism
the author’s attitude about a topic
tone
the feelings the reader has about a text
mood
repeating the beginning sounds of words in a line of poetry or a sentence
alliteration
comparing two unlike things without using “like” or “as”
metaphor
the central idea, concern, or message in a text
theme
a story in which the characters, settings, and actions stand for something beyond themselves
allegory
a character who causes conflict for the main character- the "bad guy"
antagonist
Comparing two unlike things using “like” or “as”
simile
using the five senses, sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell, in writing
imagery
giving human characteristics to non-human things
personification
a persuasive appeal based on trust, usually featuring a celebrity or professional
a persuasive appeal based on emotion
a persuasive appeal based on a sense of logic, using factual information to make an argument
logos
any person appearing in a work of fiction
character
structures used by writers to convey a message to readers
literary devices
devices used by writers to develop a piece of writing- MUST BE INCLUDED in the text
literary elements
devices used by writers to give readers greater understanding and appreciation of the story or text
literary techniques
BONUS- who is the best most fun teacher at LRHS
Ms. Dean :D