Literary Elements

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What is an allusion?

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An indirect reference made to another literary work, event, famous person, religion, art, or place.

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What is personification?

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Giving human characteristics to nonhuman things.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things that are basically unlike but have something in common, without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is climax in a story?

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The moment when the interest and emotional intensity reach their highest point; the turning point.

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What is suspense?

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Tension or excitement in a story.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is irony?

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A contrast between expectation and reality, often highlighting a discrepancy.

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What is a theme?

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The central idea or message in a literary work.

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What is conflict in literature?

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A struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal or external.

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What is mood in a story?

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The emotional atmosphere created by the author through word choice and setting.