Literary Elements And Artistic Style Flashcards
Convey story events not included in the text.
Plot
Show characters not mentioned in the text; contribute to characterization by showing characters’ physical descriptions and actions not mentioned in the text
character
Show the setting (e.g., era as indicated by clothes, cars, architecture).
Indicate the passing of time (time
setting
Underscore the book’s theme.
Indicate the book’s theme (in wordless books
theme
Show the author’s stance toward the protagonist by viewing the world from the protagonist’s perspective. Support a book’s literary style to faithfully represent an era or culture.
Style
Literary Elements
Plot
Character
Setting
theme style
Fold and naive
Cartoon
Artistic Style
Realistic
Impressionistic
Expressionistic
Abstract
Surrealistic
Contribute to settings through light-filled scenes of nature
Impressionistic
Emphasize the idea that information in works of nonfiction is Styles factual and that realistic works of fiction could be true or based on fact
Realistic
Express characters’ feelings and emotions through exaggeration
Expressionistic
Emphasize basic, shared traits of characters; create a nonspecific setting, whether ancient, futuristic, or timeless.
Abstract
Help connect characters’ conscious and unconscious thoughts, emotions, and concerns
Surrealistic
Establish and develop setting in the past
Fold and naive
Provide humor through exaggeration of characters’ physical appearance and actions
Cartoon
