Catagory 1
The central idea of a piece of literature
What is theme?
uses the senses to increase depth in writing
What is imagery?
Feelings or perceptions in the reader about what is being read or conveyed through the story.
What is mood?
A literary device composed of struggle between two opposing forces
What is conflict?
compares concepts or objects using like or as
What is simile?
A repeating image, symbol, idea, etc. that recurs throughout a text. Often is linked to better understanding the theme of a story.
What is motif?
The elements that build the story
What is plot?
a direct comparison where one thing stands for something else
What is metaphor?
the time and place (or when and where) of the story
What is setting?
person, animal, being, creature, or thing in a story
What is character?
Refers to any object, person, place, or action that maintains its own meaning while at the same time standing for something more than just itself.
What is symbolism?
a literary device that reflects the writer's or narrator's attitude toward the subject matter or audience
What is tone?
the organization of literature into categories based on the type of writing the piece exemplifies through its content, form, or style.
What is genre?
An author’s use of hints or clues to prepare readers for events that will happen later in the story and/or create suspense or interest.
What is foreshadowing?
The difference between what is stated explicitly and what is really meant. The difference between what appears to be and what is actually true
What is irony?