Literary Elements

In the plot line, the most exciting part of the story or play.

The point of view when only one character tells the story using I or me.

The author's attitude toward the story's subject or character.

The overall feeling or atmosphere a story has.

A figure of speech in which an object is given human-like qualities.

An expression, word, or phrase that has a figurative meaning conventionally understood by native speakers.

Point of view when the author focuses on the thoughts and feelings of only one person.

A type of writing using literary devices to create a mood or emotion.

The part of the plot where the setting and characters are first introduced.

The part of the plot line that shows the results of all of the action.

A struggle between opposing characters or force:

The time and place of a story or play.

A reference to someone or something else from literature, history, religion, mythology, etc...

A character who changes in an important way throughout the story.

A word whose sound imitates or suggests its meaning.

The central idea or insight in literature

A scene that interrupts the action of the plot to tell what happened at an earlier time.

A lesson the story tries to teach.

A direct comparison of two unlike things.

Characterization is shown through the character's looks, speech, private thoughts, actions, etc

An experience that is true for almost everyone, almost every place, at almost any time.

A character who does not change much throughout the story.

A comparison between two unlike things using a word such as: like, as, than, or resembles.

Use of extreme exaggeration - not to be taken literally.

A person, place, thing or event that stands for itself and for something with a deeper meaning.

A contrast or discrepancy between what is expected and what really happens.

The use of hints to suggest future events in the plot.

The point of view when the narrator knows everything about all of the characters.