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Lierary Elements
Essential Literary Elements for Review
Term | Definition |
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symbolism | Using something to represent a different concept or meaning |
Internal conflict | A problem or a choice the protagonist faces within themselves |
External conflict | A problem the protagonist faces that's outside of their control |
theme | The overall message about life the author is trying to convey |
mood | The atmosphere of the story; how the reader feels |
Author's purpose | Why the author is writing the story; Ex: to inform/persuade |
metaphor | A comparison between two things that does not use "like" or "as" |
simile | A comparison between two things that uses "like" or "as" |
tone | The Author's attitude towards the subject |
plot | The events of the story |
climax | The most intense par of the story, where the protagonist comes face-to-face with their conflict |
Situational irony | When the opposite of what is expected to happen actually happens |
Dramatic irony | When the audience has more information about the events in a story than the characters do |
setting | When and where a story takes place |
exposition | An introduction to the conflict, character, and setting |
narrator | The person telling the story. Can be different from the author |
First person point of view | Told from the narrator's perspective |
Third person omniscient point of view | Told from a perspective of someone who is outside the story. This person is all-knowing and has insight into characters' thoughts and feelings |
Third person limited point of view | Told from a perspective of someone who is outside the story. This person only knows the thoughts and feelings of a few of the characters |
protagonist | The main character of the story |
antagonist | The person who causes problems for the protagonist |
resolution | How the story ends |