LITERARY ELEMENTS & FIGURATIVE LANGUAGE

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Protagonist

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The main character in a story, often the hero, who has a goal to accomplish.

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Antagonist

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The character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.

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Direct Characterization

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When the author explicitly describes a character's traits.

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Indirect Characterization

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When the author reveals a character's traits through their actions, speech, or interactions.

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Man Vs. Nature

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A type of conflict where a character faces challenges from natural forces.

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Hyperbole

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An extreme exaggeration used for emphasis or effect.

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Foreshadowing

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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Onomatopoeia

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A word that imitates the natural sound of a thing, e.g., 'buzz' or 'sizzle'.

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Personification

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Attributing human characteristics to non-human entities or objects.

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Alliteration

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words.