Name That Element
The perspective from which the story is told
Point of view
Setting
When and where the story takes place
This element is used to tell the reader exactly what a character is like/looks like/acts like, etc.
Direct characterization
Comparison of two unlike things not using like or as
Onomatopoeia
BLAM!
KAPOW!
BOOM!
POP!
The main character of the story
Protagonist
Dialogue
A conversation between 2 or more characters
When two or more words in a groups of words begin with the same sound
Alliteration
Dramatic Irony
When the reader knows more about a situation than the characters do
Conflict
Man vs Man
Man vs Self
Man vs Nature
Man vs Technology
Man vs Society
A figure of speech in which a person, situation, word, or object is used to represent another thing
Symbolism
Antagonist
The villian or bad guy of the story; usually the opposite force of the protagonist
This elements is used to give non-human things human qualities
Personification
Climax of the story
The point of the story with the most action and drama; usually when the conflict comes to a boiling point
Simile
Your smile is as bright as the moon.
The use of a word or phrase over and over
Repetition
Imagery
Figurative language that appeals to the five senses; helps the reader picture what is happening on the page in their minds
Definition of foreshadowing
Clues or hints about something that will happen later in the story. Used to build suspense.
Indirect Characterization
When the reader has to infer or guess what a character is like based on their actions; things they say; etc.
Hyperbole
I am so hungry I could eat a horse.
I told you a billion times that I don't want to go.
The author's attitude towards a subject matter
Tone
Verbal irony
When someone says something, but means the opposite
An example of this would be sarcasm
Define flashback
A scene that occured before the present time in the story. Provides background information about events happening in the current story. Could be dreams, memories of the past told by characters
Situational Irony
When the reader expects something to happen, but the opposite happens instead
Theme
Never give up.
Don't take life for granted.