Literary Elements Review - Chakalaka
Literary Element Terms/Definitions Practice
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- A literary device in which the writer or speaker refers either directly or indirectly to a person, event, or thing in history or to a work of art or literature.
- The biggest plot point - critical moment when the overarching conflict is addressed…..for example, in classic tales of heroes, the climax would be when the hero finally faces the big monster.
- Establishes the main characters and setting, the main problem in the story may also be introduced.
- Everything is wrapped up and a new sense of normalcy has been established for the characters - sense of closure.
- Events that build up excitement/tension/suspense and eventually lead to the climax of the story.
- The principal character in a literary work (such as a drama or story) - “one who plays the first part, chief actor.”
- The tension is released and the story starts to wind down, the reader sees the results of the climax and the author ties up any loose ends in the main plot and subplots.
- A figure of speech in which an idea or thing is given human attributes and/or feelings or is spoken of as if it were human.
- The opposer or combatant working against the leading characters’ goal (“antagonizing”) and creating the main conflict.
- A universal idea, lesson, or message explored throughout a work of literature.
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