Literary Elements Set #4

words and phrases that appeal to the reader's senses to help them imagine how things look, feel, smell, sound, and taste

main message a writer wishes to share with reader; usually implied and not directly stated

writing about real people, places, or things

What acronym should you use when writing a text-dependent analysis essay?

events of a drama or plot that follow the climax

main character in literary work; character is involved in the conflict of the story

growing tension and excitement felt by the reader

What does the G stand for in GRACES?

narrator is considered all-knowing; knows everything about all characters

comparison between two unlike things using words "like" or "as"

narrator is not in the story and he/she/it can only reveal insight into the mind of one character

narrator is in the story and uses pronouns such as I, me, and we

What does the R stand for in GRACES?

highest point of interest or suspense in a story; turning point when action reaches a peak and outcome is decided

occurs at the conclusion of a story; loose ends are tied up and the story comes to an end

What does the A stand for in GRACES?

hints that suggest events that will occur later in the story