Literary Elements

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 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, 3rd, 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

People in the story who carry out the action

Back

characters

Front

Where or when the story takes place

Back

setting