Literary Elements (Block A)

How the story is organized/structured

• Plot

• Setting

• Character

• Conflict

The people in the story

• Plot

• Setting

• Character

• Conflict

Where and when the story takes place

• Plot

• Setting

• Character

• Conflict

The problem in the story

• Plot

• Setting

• Character

• Conflict

The author’s attitude toward the subject matter (i.e. how does the writer feel about the topic)

• Tone

• Theme

• Mood

• Conflict

The atmosphere of the story (i.e. what feeling does it set, such as suspense or intrigue)

• Tone

• Mood

• Conflict

• Theme

The main idea/message/lesson

• Mood

• Theme

• Literary Devices

• Conflict

The power of love (and hatred) is an example of a ___ from the play Romeo & Juliet.

• Dynamic

• Theme

• Symbol

• Metaphor

A story with a message or moral lesson

• Allegory

• Allusion

• Hyperbole

• Imagery

A reference to another work, usually literary and/or classic

• Allegory

• Allusion

• Hyperbole

• Imagery