Across
- 2. – the mood within the literary work. The overall feeling created by the author’s choice of words.Clue it was a dark stormy night.
- 4. – the physical surroundings of a story, including time, place and conditions, as well as the political, social or physical environment.Clue 18-19th century France.
- 5. Action – the conflict or suspense that builds towards a climax in a work of literature.Clue misstress Smith burned Sylvias clothes.
- 10. - A comparison of two or more unlike things.For example:The sun was a gleaming pearl.
- 12. – the point of highest interest or suspense.
- 13. – a central idea or message that is being communicated to the reader in a work of literature.
- 14. well known to be recognized by the reader
- 15. – an image, object, character or action that stands for an idea beyond its literal meaning. Clue The necklace symbolized wealth .
- 16. – the writer’s own attitude towards elements of his or her story.
Down
- 1. – exaggeration for the sake of emphasis that is not meant to be taken literally.
- 2. – a brief historical, mythological, biblical or literary reference assumed to be
- 3. - The central character in a work of literature. This person is usually the hero or heroine. Clue: Sylvia
- 6. the conclusion of the story that answers any questions the reader may have.
- 7. - A comparison between two different things, actions, or feelings, using the words ‘like’,‘as’, or ‘than. For example:My best friend is as stubborn as a mule.
- 8. – a character or situation that serves to set off another by contrast
- 9. – a statement that may seem contradictory, but actually has a valid meaning.
- 11. – the characteristic ways that an individual author uses language, including word choice, length and complexity of sentences, tone, patterns of sound, and use of imagery or symbols.