Literary Elements

The practice of communicating information and stories by spoken, rather than written, word.

The character in a work of fiction who is trying to achieve a particular purpose and who is usually the main character.

A struggle between the character and himself or herself; the struggle happens in the character's heart and mind.

A long poem about a hero whose actions affect and reflect an entire nation. Epics have a hero, supernatural figures, cultural values, and a broad setting.

Not directly stated, but understood.

a struggle or problem

neighborhood, community, a nation where something might be illegal that the protagonist is fighting for

a personality trait, an attitude, a disease

Language in ordinary form, without specific structures like stanzas (in poetry) or bullet points (in technical documents).

A conclusion based on observations, evidence, or reasoning.

A group's ideas about what is right, fair, and admirable.

A struggle or problem between a character and an outside force.

Clear and obvious

The character or force in a work of fiction who tries to stop the protagonist from achieving his or her purpose; the villain of a story is often the antagonist.

Antagonist is the character (person,dragon,rival business leader, super villain)

earthquake, tsunami, tornado..