LIterary Elements

(a)   The place and time in which a story takes place.

(a)   The central problem or issue to be resolved in a plot.

(a)   A character that shows qualities that are in contrast with the qualities of another character.

(a)   The emotional response of the reader to the story.

(a)   A thing that stands for or represents something else more than the literal meaning.

(a)   When vivid and descriptive words are used to appeal to the senses.

(a)   A character that unedergoes change.

(a)   When the audience expects something, but the exact opposite occurs.

(a)   A passing reference to something well known.

(a)   Hints about what will happen later in the story