Literary Elements and Devices (Basic Definitions)

The word used to identify the main character in a story.

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Villain

• Dynamic Character

The term used to identify the character that creates a "conflict" for the main character.

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Bad Guy

• Dynamic character

The time, place, historical or cultural backdrop is referred to as, what?

• Plot

• Theme

• Setting

• Imagery

The _________ refers to the main events that take place in the story; including the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution and conclusion.

• theme

• setting

• plot

• structure

What is "Symbolism"?

• A tangible or concrete thing that represents an idea

• A sign that marks the brand

• the time, place and background of a story

• descriptive language that appeals to the reader's five senses

Identify the conflict:

• Person vs. Society

• Person vs. Nature

• Person vs. Self

• Person vs. Person

Identify the conflict:

• Person vs. Self

• Person vs. Person

• Person vs. Society

• Person vs. Nature

Identify the conflict

• Person vs. Society

• Person vs. Nature

• Person vs. Self

• Person vs. Person

a reference to something literary, mythological, historical, or biblical that the author assumes the reader will recognize

• connotation

• denotation

• allusion

• alliteration

the methods a writer uses to reveal the physical appearance and personality of a character

• flashback
• theme
• allusion
• characterization