Literary Elements

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What is Mood in literature?

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Mood refers to the feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader. For example, 'The heavy black clouds became thick over the city and we all felt a sense of dread.'

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What is a Flashback?

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A flashback is a scene in a movie, novel, etc., set in a time earlier than the main story. For example, 'As Keri cut up the tiny pieces of paper, she thought about being a child making crafts with her mother.'

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What is Foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is the use of hints and clues to suggest what will happen later in a plot. For example, 'Our hero is in a Wild West saloon. The hero walks in and orders a drink. Over in the corner, the bad guy watches him drink.'

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What is Conflict in literature?

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Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, such as person against person, person against nature, or person against society. For example, 'A person vs. technology conflict.'

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What is Climax in a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of something; a culmination or apex. For example, 'When Little Red Riding Hood comments on the wolf's nose, eyes, ears, and teeth, and he responds by swallowing her in one big gulp.'

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What is an Antagonist?

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An antagonist is a character or force in conflict with the main character, often creating tension in the story.

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What is a Character in literature?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a literary work, playing a role in the story.

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What is Theme in literature?

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The theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work, often reflecting on human nature or society.

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What is Narration?

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Narration is the act of telling a story, which can be done by a narrator who may be a character in the story or an outside observer.

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What is a Motif?

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A motif is a recurring element, theme, or idea in a literary work that helps to develop the story's theme.