literary elements

flashback

literary device that allows writers to show their audience specific events that happened before the current action of teh story

tone

how the writer feels about his subject that’s comes through based upon

mood

how the reader feels about the story

theme

universal message or idea revealed in the story through the plot and other literary devices

foreshadowing

when teh author hints at actions that will come in the future

imagery

writers vividly description appealing to the five senses that helps readers clearly visualize or understand

symbol

when a writer uses characters or objects to represent an abstract concept

protagonist

the character in which the story revolves soured. he or she typically undergoes some change or transformation

conflict

the problem, struggle, decision, or dilemma a character is faced with

point of view

refers to what perspective the story is told from

diction

an authors word choice. often authors will choose words with specific connotations to create a specific tone and mood

antagonist

a person or force that creates some type of struggle for a main character