Elements of Fiction Defenitions Flashcards
An underlying, deeper meaning of written work.
Theme
The attitude the writer takes towards the piece.
Tone
The feeling a piece of literature produces in the reader.
Mood
Time or place in a story
Setting
A struggle between two opposing forces in a story.
Conflict
The was the author develops characters in a story.
Characterization
Figures of speech that go beyond literal meanings to give the reader insight.
Figurative Language
Descriptions that appeal to the 5 senses.
Imagery
Clue meant to be misleading in a story.
Red Herring
A scene that takes place before a story begins.
Flashback
A humorous take on a serious piece of literature.
Parody
Who is telling the story.
Point of view
A strategy to make the reader feel tense and want to know what happens next.
Suspense
A hint of what will happen later in the story.
Foreshadowing
Brief overall summary
Central Idea
Used to draw conclusions based off clues in the text.
Inference
Readers observe characters and events that are happening.
Perspective
The reader knows something the characters do not.
Dramatic Irony
