Literary Elements
This literary element defines the main character in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional text.
protagonist
What is the traditional fruit used to carve a jack-o-lantern?
pumpkin
This part of speech names a person, place, thing, or idea.
What sport did Ms. Luzac play in college?
Swimming
This literary element defines the opposing force in a story (the bad guy or force).
Ex: Nag and Nagaina or the rogue wave
Antagonist
This literary element tells us the where and when of the story. Where did the story take place? When did the story take place?
setting
What is the only mammal that can fly?
a bat
This part of speech names an action word. It tells us what something does or a state of being.
a verb
When is Ms. Luzac's birthday?
July 17th
This part of speech replaces a noun.
A pronoun
This literary element is the moment of highest tension in a story, when the main conflict is resolved and the story moves toward its conclusion (the turning point, the OMG moment)
climax
What is the name of the villain in the movie "The Nightmare Before Christmas"?
Oogie Boogie
This part of speech is a describing word.
an adjective
What is Ms. Luzac's favorite book?
Matilda by Roald Dahl
What is Ms. Luzac's favorite Halloween Movie?
Coraline....yall should know this one
This literary element defines the way a piece of literature or art makes us feel.
Mood
What day does All Saints' Day fall on?
November 1st! Today!!
This part of speech modify—that is, they limit or restrict the meaning of—verbs. They may also modify adjectives, other adverbs, phrases, or even entire sentences.
adverbs
What are the names of Ms. Luzac's two pugs?
You need both names correct to get full points.
Lucky and Lulu
What is Ms. Luzac's favorite candy?
Mike n Ike's, Sweettart Ropes, Banana candy
This type of irony is when the audience knows more information than the character in the story/movie does.
Ex: We know there is a killer hiding behind a closed door, but the character in the movie does not.
Dramatic irony
What's the most popular adult Halloween candy?
M&M's
This part of speech is a word used to connect clauses or sentences or to coordinate words in the same clause.
Name 3 countries Ms. Luzac has been to (not including the United States).
Italy, Greece, France, United Kingdom, Ireland, Wales, Canada
Name 3 stories or plays we have read this year.
Rikki Tikki Tavi, Rogue Wave, Sorry Wrong Number, The Gift of the Magi, Dirk the Protector, Amigo Brothers, Lamb to the Slaughter