Literary Elements and Devices (Basic Definitions)

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

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Villain

• Dynamic Character

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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

• Protagonist

• Antagonist

• Bad Guy

• Dynamic character

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

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

• Plot

• Theme

• Setting

• Imagery

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

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

Tags

CCSS.L.4.5

CCSS.L.5.5

CCSS.L.6.5

CCSS.L.7.5

CCSS.L.8.5

Identify the conflict:

• Person vs. Society

• Person vs. Nature

• Person vs. Self

• Person vs. Person

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Identify the conflict:

• Person vs. Self

• Person vs. Person

• Person vs. Society

• Person vs. Nature

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.11-12.2D

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

Identify the conflict

• Person vs. Society

• Person vs. Nature

• Person vs. Self

• Person vs. Person

Tags

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.L.9-10.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D

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

• connotation

• denotation

• allusion

• alliteration

Tags

CCSS.L.7.5A

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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

• flashback
• theme
• allusion
• characterization

Tags

CCSS.L.7.6

CCSS.L.8.6

CCSS.W.7.2D

CCSS.W.8.2D

CCSS.W.9-10.2D