Literary Elements

Front

To draw a conclusion based on clues in the story

Back

Infer

Front

Something which stands for something else is called a...

Back

symbol

Front

Words the author use 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 type of narration in the story (1st, 3rd, etc.)

Back

point of view

Front

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

Back

conflict

Front

What is the message the author is trying to express within a story?

Back

theme

Front

What are the events in the story that lead to the climax?

Back

Rising action

Front

The events of a story, from start to finish

Back

plot

Front

When is the conflict solved in a story?

Back

Resolution