Literary Elements (Part 1)

When two or more words in a group of words begin with the same sound (usually the same letter or group of letters).

• aside

• alliteration

• dialogue

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.RL.2.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

The main opponent or opposing force of the main character.

• protagonist

• antagonist

• conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

The means through which an author reveals a character's personality.

• characterization

• dialogue

• climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

The point in a story at which the conflict reaches its greatest intensity and is then resolved. It is also when the reader experiences the most-intense emotions.

• exposition

• resolution

• climax

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

A struggle between opposing forces. A conflict may be external or internal. Examples of external conflicts are: (1) character vs. character (2) character vs. society (3) character vs. nature (4) character vs. technology (5) character vs. supernatural. An internal conflict would be a struggle within the character (1) character vs. self

• types of conflict

• types of resolution

• types of characterization

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

The conversation between characters in a work of literature.

• aside

• characterization

• dialogue

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.2.6

A character who undergoes a significant internal change over the course of a story. This may be a change in understanding, values, insight, etc.

• direct character

• dynamite character

• dynamic character

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the definition of an "internal" conflict?

• A hero in a story that saves many lives.
• A problem that a character has with other characters.
• A struggle between a character and a family member.
• A struggle that a character faces within him/her self.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

What is the definition of an "external" conflict?

• A struggle between a character and an outside force.
• A problem within the story.
• A struggle that a character has within him/her self.
• A problem caused by the protagonist.

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

In "Twilight," Edward & Jacob battle for Bella's affection. What type of conflict is this?

• character vs. character

• character vs. nature

• character vs. society

• character vs. self

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3