Elements of Fiction Defenitions

Question 1

An underlying, deeper meaning of written work.

Answer 1

Theme

Question 2

The attitude the writer takes towards the piece.

Answer 2

Tone

Question 3

The feeling a piece of literature produces in the reader.

Answer 3

Mood

Question 4

Time or place in a story

Answer 4

Setting

Question 5

A struggle between two opposing forces in a story.

Answer 5

Conflict

Question 6

The was the author develops characters in a story.

Answer 6

Characterization

Question 7

Figures of speech that go beyond literal meanings to give the reader insight.

Answer 7

Figurative Language

Question 8

Descriptions that appeal to the 5 senses.

Answer 8

Imagery

Question 9

Clue meant to be misleading in a story.

Answer 9

Red Herring

Question 10

A scene that takes place before a story begins.

Answer 10

Flashback

Question 11

A humorous take on a serious piece of literature.

Answer 11

Parody

Question 12

Who is telling the story.

Answer 12

Point of view

Question 13

A strategy to make the reader feel tense and want to know what happens next.

Answer 13

Suspense

Question 14

A hint of what will happen later in the story.

Answer 14

Foreshadowing

Question 15

Brief overall summary

Answer 15

Central Idea

Question 16

Used to draw conclusions based off clues in the text.

Answer 16

Inference

Question 17

Readers observe characters and events that are happening.

Answer 17

Perspective

Question 18

The reader knows something the characters do not.

Answer 18

Dramatic Irony