Literary Elements and Genres

A story that is not true but could have happened

• Science Fiction

• Realistic Fiction

• Fantasy

• Historical Fiction

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.5

Which literary element tells the reader when and where the story takes place?

• Theme

• Plot

• Conflict

• Setting

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.3

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone fits most easily into which genre?

• Contemporary fiction

• Historical Realism

• Fantasy

• Biography

When you ___________ two things, you look at their similarities and differences.

• compare and contrast
• problem and solution
• dialogue
• cause and effect

Star Wars is an example of what genre?

• historical fiction
• realistic fiction
• science fiction
• informational

Definition: Stories that are dominated by action. They involve danger, risk, and excitement.

• Western

• Science Fiction

• Historical Fiction

• Adventure

Definition: Story about fairies or other magical creatures and are usually for children.

• Science Fiction

• Fairy Tale

• Fantasy

• Myth

Tags

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.4.9

What is the literary element?

The message or lesson of a story. A _________ can be conveyed by title, setting, and symbols. It can also be conveyed by how characters act, change, and grow.

• character

• foreshadowing

• theme

• conflict

Tags

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9