Master the Elements of Literature

Literary Devices

• In medias res refers to the sequence of events in a story starting in the middle of the action, where the exposition is delayed or presented through flashbacks.

Narrative Techniques

• A cliffhanger is a plot device that leaves the audience in suspense, often used to end a chapter or episode, with the intention of keeping the audience engaged and eager to find out what happens next.

Moral Conflict

• A dilemma is a situation where a character is faced with two or more difficult choices, whereas a moral dilemma is a specific type of dilemma that involves a conflict between two or more moral principles or values.

Literary Atmosphere

• The emotional atmosphere or feeling created by a literary work is referred to as mood, which is often shaped by the author's tone, language, and setting.

Tone and Mood

• The main difference between mood and tone in literature is that mood is the emotional atmosphere created for the reader, while tone is the author's attitude or perspective on the subject matter.

Misdirection

• A red herring is a literary device used to misdirect the audience's attention away from the true plot or mystery, often introduced to distract or deceive the reader.