Literary Devices

The definition of Plot is...

• a spoken or written account of connected events; a story

• the main events of a play, novel, movie, or similar work, devised and presented by the writer as an interrelated sequence

• any story created by the imagination and, therefore, not based strictly on history or fact

• a brief statement or account of the main points of something

What is the definition of a summary?

• casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people

• A retelling of a story, including major and minor points

• a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions.

• a brief statement or account of the main points of something

In literature, what is mood?

• a literary device used for expressing a resistance the protagonist of the story finds in achieving his aims or dreams

• the perspective or attitude that the author adopts with regards to a specific character, place or development.

• a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions.

• refers to the use of words and phrases that imply strong, harsh sounds within the phrase.

What is the definition conflict within literature?

• the practice of drawing parallels or comparisons between two unrelated and dissimilar things, people, beings, places and concepts

• a figure of speech whereby the author refers to a subject matter such as a place, event, or literary work by way of a passing reference.

• a literary device used for expressing a resistance the protagonist of the story finds in achieving his aims or dreams

• in literature refers the step by step process wherein an author introduces and then describes a character.

In the plot, what follows the climax or conflict?

• The rising action

• The resolution

• The exposition

• The inciting incident

When discussing literature, how is the word 'setting' used?

• The word ‘setting’ is used to identify and establish the time, place and mood of the events of the story.

• The word ‘setting’ is used to identify characters.

• The word ‘setting’ is used to identify the summary and plot within a story.

• The word ‘setting’ is used to identify conflict and following resolution that happens within a piece of literature.

What is the main idea?

• The summary of a text

• The conclusion paragraph

• The small details that make a text interesting.

• The most important or central thought of a paragraph or larger section of text, which tells the reader what the text is about

What are the most common forms of narrative, or point of view?

• First Person, Third person (limited), Second person, Third person (omniscient)

• a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

• any story created by the imagination and, therefore, not based strictly on history or fact

• a literary element that evokes certain feelings or vibes in readers through words and descriptions.

Analysis is when you...

• give a brief statement or account of the main points of something

• complete a detailed examination of the elements or structure of something, typically as a basis for discussion or interpretation

• look at the perspective or attitude that the author adopts with regards to a specific character, place or development.

• have a casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people

Why should you have text evidence in your writing?

• So that you can show the rising action

• To show the reader the practice of drawing parallels or comparisons between two unrelated and dissimilar things, people, beings, places and concepts

• So that you can use it to illustrate your ideas and support your arguments

• In order to create any story created by the imagination and, therefore, not based strictly on history or fact