Literary Terms and Concepts

Front

Words the author uses to show how they feel about a given topic

Back

Tone

Front

Figures of speech that go beyond literal meaning, like metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole

Back

Figurative Language

Front

The way the characters act, either directly or indirectly stated

Back

Characterization

Front

The characters' view of the story

Back

Perspective

Front

The type of narration in the story (1st person, 3rd person, etc.)

Back

Point of view

Front

Words the author uses to make the reader feel a certain emotion

Back

Mood

Front

Objects that represent something important in the story or for the characters

Back

Symbolism

Front

The problem in the story, between the main character and someone/something else or the main character and themself

Back

Conflict

Front

Person, animal or figure that plays a role in the story

Back

Character

Front

Where or when the story takes place

Back

Setting