Elements of Literature Review
1.
Describe the following Elements of Literature using your own words, or by using a
dictionary definition.
a)
Tone, Imagery, Setting, Characters, Point of View.
Tone
In Literature, tone is the attitude or approach that the author takes toward the work's
central theme or subject. Works of literature can have many different types of tone, such
as humorous, solemn, distant, intimate, ironic, arrogant, condescending, sentimental, and
so on.
Imagery
As a literary device, imagery consists of descriptive language that can function as a way
for the reader to better imagine the world of the piece of literature and also add
symbolism to the work. Imagery draws on the five senses, namely the details of taste,
touch, sight, smell, and sound.
Setting
The setting is both the time and geographic location within a narrative, either nonfiction
or fiction. A literary element, the setting helps initiate the main backdrop and mood for a
story. ... Along with the plot, character, theme, and style, setting is considered one of the
fundamental components of fiction
Characters
In literature, an essential story element is the character. Character can be defined as
any person, animal, or figure represented in a literary work.
Point of View
In literature, point of view is the mode of narration that an author employs to let the
readers “hear” and “see” what takes place in a story, poem, or essay. Point of view is a
reflection of the opinion an individual from real life or fiction has.
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1st person uses I, me, we, us
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2nd person uses you, you all, your
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3rd person uses he, she, it, they, them, their