Crossword Puzzle Literary ElementsOnline version Educational activity to evaluate basic elements of literature by Erika Charris 1 Informational text dealing an actual, real life subject. 2 genre of fiction whose literature are in songs, stories, myths, and proverbs of a person of "folk" that was handed down by word of mouth. 3 refers to the person or people that the story is about. 4 literature in the form of prose, especially short stories and novels, that describes imaginary events and people. 5 refers to the place and time in which a story takes place. 6 Most often written in verses and rhythmic writing with imagery that evokes an emotional response from those who read it. 7 refers to a distinct and recurring unifying idea in a story. 8 refers to the main events that create a story. 4 5 2 1 8 3 7