Literary Elements Flashcard

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What is a comparison that does not use 'like' or 'as'?

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Metaphor: A figure of speech that directly refers to one thing by mentioning another, implying a similarity between them.

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What is the name of the work of literature called?

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Title: The name given to a literary work, which identifies it.

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What is the main problem of the story that must have two forces at odds?

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Conflict: The struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the narrative.

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What term describes the main events of the story?

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Plot: The sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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What is a comparison that does use 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile: A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the underlying message or main idea of a literary work?

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Theme: The central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.

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What is the time and place in which a story occurs?

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Setting: The environment in which a story takes place, including the time period and location.

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What is the term for the perspective from which a story is told?

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Point of View: The vantage point from which the story is narrated, such as first-person or third-person.

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What is a character that undergoes significant internal change throughout the story?

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Dynamic Character: A character who experiences growth or change in personality or perspective.

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What is a character that remains the same throughout the story?

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Static Character: A character who does not undergo significant change or growth.