(Smith) Literary Elements Flashcard

The point of view is the perspective from which a story is told.

The climax is the turning point in a story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

The plot refers to the sequence of events that make up a story.

Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces in a story, driving the plot forward.

Setting refers to the time and place in which a story occurs.

Theme is the central idea or message that a story conveys.

Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

Irony is a contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy.

A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

A narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.