Literary Elements (Grade 9) Flashcards
(12 cards)
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.
