Literary Elements (Grade 9) Flashcards
What is Characterization and provide an example.
How an author develops characters, either directly by stating traits or indirectly by showing actions or dialogue.
Example: A character who helps others is kind-hearted.
What is Conflict and provide an example.
A struggle between two opposing forces, can be person vs. person, person vs. self, person vs. society, person vs. nature, or person vs. fate.
Example: A character struggling with their own fears is person vs. self.
What is Fiction and provide an example.
Stories created from the imagination, not based on real events.
Example: The Hunger Games is a work of fiction that imagines a dystopian future.
What is a Flat Character and provide an example.
A simple character that is not fully developed and usually has just
one or two traits.
Example: The “greedy villain” who always wants more.
What is Genre and provide an example.
The type or category of a story, like comedy, drama, or fantasy.
Example: The Lord of the Rings is a fantasy genre.
What is Mood and provide an example.
The emotional feeling a story creates for the reader.
Example: A dark, stormy setting can create a scary mood.
What is Plot and provide an example.
The sequence of events in a story.
Example: The plot of Cinderella includes the stepsister mistreatment, the magical transformation, and the ball.
What is Point of View and provide an example.
The perspective from which a story is told.
Example: The Great Gatsby is told from the first-person point of view.
What is a Round Character and provide an example.
A well-developed character with many traits, making them more realistic.
Example: A character who is both brave and afraid of failure.
What is Setting and provide an example.
The time and place where a story occurs.
Example: A story set in ancient Rome takes place in the past, in Rome.
What is Theme and provide an example.
The central idea or message in a story.
Example: A common theme in Romeo and Juliet is the power of love.
What is Tone and provide an example.
The attitude a writer takes toward the subject, conveyed through word choice and writing style.
Example: The tone of The Great Gatsby is melancholic and reflective.
