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Dive into essential literary terms to enrich your storytelling. Explore "Flashback," which refers to returning to an earlier time to clarify present actions, exemplified by "Four years ago, I went to Six Flags." Understand "Mood," the emotional tone set for readers, as seen when someone is shocked by an unexpected panda. Familiarize yourself with "Character," the central figure around whom the story revolves, like Scooby Doo. Learn about "Opinion," "Setting," "Attitude," and "Simile," each playing a significant role in storytelling depth and engagement.
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Literary Terms By: Jessica Bilimek
Flashback • Returning to an earlier time in a story for the purpose of making something clearer in the present. • Example: “ Four years ago I went to Six Flags.”
Mood • How the writing makes the reader feel (happy, sad, upset) • Example: She was shocked to see a panda bear in her backyard.
Character • The person or animal around which the action in a story occurs. • Example: Scooby Doo is an awesome cartoon character.
Opinion • A statement that requires a value judgment; it is what someone thinks or believes. • Example: He thinks that lollipops are nasty.
Setting • The time and place in which the action of a story occurs. • Example: Chealsea’s party will be at the park.
Attitude • The feelings of a character as reflected in the selection. • Example: She got sassy when her teacher told her she was in trouble.
Simile • a figurative comparison that uses “like” or “as”. • Example: She was as fat as a pumpkin.