Characterization is a technique used by writers to reveal aspects of a character’s personality. When you characterize an individual you are judging them. You want to be able to use one adjective to describe the character.

The life lesson or message in a work of literature. This message is usually about life, society or human nature. It’s the author’s advice about life to their readers.

An exaggeration or overstatement.

A comparison between two seemingly unrelated objects using the words “like” or “as.”

Something concrete (an object) that represents or stands for something more abstract, like an idea, a feeling, or emotion.

The repeating of a word or phrase within literature to create a rhythm or make a point.

A figure of speech in which human qualities are assigned to non-human things, or life is given to inanimate objects.

The “problem” in the story which triggers the action.

Is a personal problem or issue like depression, heart-break, or confusion over what one should do about a certain situation.

Is a problem that a person has with someone else like a fight or an argument.

The time and place in which the action of a literary work takes place. This can include the date, the hour, the location, etc.

The difference between what appears to be and what really is.

A comparison between two seemingly unrelated subjects without using “like or “as.”

Foreshadowing: a suggestion of what is to come later in a work by giving hints and clues.

Is the author’s attitude toward the writing.

Is the general reader’s feelings about the author’s words. It is the atmosphere created by the author’s words.

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Literary Elements.

Term	Definition
Characterization	Characterization is a technique used by writers to reveal aspects of a character’s personality. When you characterize an individual you are judging them. You want to be able to use one adjective to describe the character.
Theme	The life lesson or message in a work of literature. This message is usually about life, society or human nature. It’s the author’s advice about life to their readers.
Hyperbole	An exaggeration or overstatement.
Simile	A comparison between two seemingly unrelated objects using the words “like” or “as.”
Symbol	Something concrete (an object) that represents or stands for something more abstract, like an idea, a feeling, or emotion.
Repetition	The repeating of a word or phrase within literature to create a rhythm or make a point.
Personification	A figure of speech in which human qualities are assigned to non-human things, or life is given to inanimate objects.
Conflict	The “problem” in the story which triggers the action.
Internal Conflict	Is a personal problem or issue like depression, heart-break, or confusion over what one should do about a certain situation.
External Conflict	Is a problem that a person has with someone else like a fight or an argument.
Setting	The time and place in which the action of a literary work takes place. This can include the date, the hour, the location, etc.
Irony	The difference between what appears to be and what really is.
Metaphor	A comparison between two seemingly unrelated subjects without using “like or “as.”
Imagery	Sensory details
Foreshadowing	Foreshadowing: a suggestion of what is to come later in a work by giving hints and clues.
Tone	Is the author’s attitude toward the writing.
Mood	Is the general reader’s feelings about the author’s words. It is the atmosphere created by the author’s words.

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