Elements of Literature Definitions

Rising action is:

• the most exciting part of the story; turning point

• the ending of the story

• the action leading to the climax of the story

• the conflict in the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

The falling action is:

• the time and place of the story

• the problem in the story

• the resolution of the story

• the events leading to the resolution of the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.9

A dynamic character:

• does not change throughout the story

• is well-rounded; changes throughout the story

• is the most annoying character

• is not well-rounded, but could change throughout the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

The author's attempt to create a mental picture in the mind of the reader.

• Simile

• Imagery

• Foreshadowing

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Match the following literary terms with their correct definitions.

• Conflict is completely over

• Falling Action

• Overall message or life lesson

• Plot

• Suspense is decreasing after the climax

• Resolution

• Sequence of events including conflict

• Rising Action

• Protagonist tries to solve the problem

• Theme

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

What is a "Literary Element"?

• A reference to historical events in a text.

• An essential technique used in literature.

• A graphical representation in a textbook.

• A bibliography at the end of a literary work.

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Match the following

• The overall truth a writer is trying to share with the reader found through a deep understanding.

• Plot

• The lesson to be learned such as: "Don't tell lies, or you will have to face the truth."

• Setting

• The sequence of events such as the Exposition, Rising Action, Climax,Falling Action, and Resolution

• Theme

• The time and place of the story.

• Genre

• The CATEGORY of writing such DRAMA, COMEDY, BIOGRAPHY, SCIENCE FICTION, ETC.

• Moral

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

Use of clues to suggest something that is going to happen.

• Metaphor

• Dramatic Irony

• Foreshadowing

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

Comparisons between two things that are NOT like and replaces the word with another word but uses “like” or “as” within it.

• Simbolism

• Simile

• Alliteration

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

The author's voice or attitude about what he or she writes

• Tone

• Imagery

• Situational Irony

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.5.5