Unit 2A-Elements of Fiction Flashcards
Characterization
the method in which an author constructs a character by stating aspects of his/her personality and appearance
Conflict
in literature, the opposition of persons or forces that brings about dramatic action central to the plot of a story. Conflict may be internal or external.
Foreshadowing
a literary device used by an author to provide hints about future events and details that may occur later in the story
Literary device
a specific convention or structure—such as imagery, irony, or foreshadowing—that is employed by the author to produce a given effect
Literary text
written works that are generally recognized as having artistic value. Basic forms of literary texts include prose, fiction, drama, poetry, and literary non-fiction
Mood
the atmosphere or feeling created by the writer in a literary work or passage; mood can be expressed through imagery, word choice, setting, voice, and theme.
Plot
the basic sequence of events in a story that includes the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution
Point of view
the perspective from which the events in the story are told
Setting
the time and place in which a narrative occurs
Theme
the central or universal idea of a literary work that often relates to morals and/or values and speaks to the human experience/ condition
Tone
the author’s particular attitude, either stated or implied in the writing
Exposition
introduces characters, setting, and conflicts
Rising Action
presents complications that intensify the conflict
Climax
the story’s greatest interest-and the point where the conflict is resolved
Falling Action
the story begins to draw to a close.
