Literary Elements
Why is the setting important to a story?
It influences the characters, plot, or mood
What is the difference between theme and main idea?
Theme is a life lesson; main idea is what the text is mostly about
What is the difference between internal and external traits?
Internal = personality; External = physical appearance
How does rhyme affect a poem?
It creates flow and sound patterns
What point of view uses “I”?
First person
What do we call the problem in a story?
conflict
A character lies and loses friends. What theme fits best?
Honesty is important / lying has consequences
What is first person point of view?
The narrator is in the story
What is the difference between literal and figurative language?
Literal = exact meaning; Figurative = not meant to be taken literally
Is theme stated directly or inferred?
inferred
What is resolution?
How the problem is solved
Why must theme be supported with evidence?
To prove the theme using details from the text
What does it mean to infer a character trait?
Use evidence to figure it out (not directly stated)
Identify the figurative language: “The wind whispered through the trees”
Personification
Who is the narrator?
The person telling the story
What is the climax?
The most exciting or important part of the story
Can two readers have different themes from the same story? Explain
Yes, if supported with valid evidence
Why does point of view matter?
It changes how the story is told and understood
How does imagery improve a poem?
It helps readers visualize and feel the poem
What is rhythm?
The beat of a poem
The most exciting or important part of the story
The story would lack a turning point or main resolution moment
How does a character’s actions help reveal theme?
Their choices show the message or lesson
How do interactions between characters develop the plot?
They create conflict, reveal traits, and move events forward
How does the structure of a poem (lines/stanzas) affect meaning?
It controls pacing, emphasis, and how ideas are grouped
Why does point of view matter?
It changes how the story is told and understood