Literary Elements and Figurative Language

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is a literary element that provides a complete description of a character, including their traits, motivations, and development throughout the story.

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What is resolution in a story?

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Resolution is the literary element that refers to the point in a story when the conflict is resolved, and the story comes to a conclusion.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a figurative language element that involves using human terms to describe something that is not human, giving it human-like qualities.

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What is plot?

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Plot is the literary element that refers to the sequence of events in a story, including the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the literary element that represents the problem or issue that drives the narrative, creating tension and challenges for the characters.

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What is exposition?

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Exposition is the part of a story that introduces the background information, setting, and characters, setting the stage for the plot.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device that gives hints or clues about what will happen later in the story, creating anticipation for the reader.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is a literary element that uses descriptive language to create vivid pictures in the reader's mind, appealing to the senses.

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style, influencing how the reader feels.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as' to highlight similarities.