Literary Elements Test

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What is the author's message they convey about life through his story?

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Theme: The central idea or message in a literary work.

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What type of conflict is described as a conflict within one's own mind?

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Internal Conflict: A struggle occurring within a character's mind.

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What is it called when the audience knows something a character(s) doesn't?

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Dramatic Irony: A situation where the audience is aware of something that the characters are not.

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What is the term for when the outcome is the opposite or completely different from what was expected?

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Situational Irony: A literary device where the expected outcome is contrasted with the actual outcome.

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What is an educated guess using evidence from the text and our prior knowledge?

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Inference: A conclusion reached based on evidence and reasoning.

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What is the term for the main character in a story?

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Protagonist: The main character around whom the story revolves.

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What is the term for the time and place in which a story takes place?

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Setting: The environment in which a story is set, including time and location.

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What is the term for a struggle between a character and an outside force?

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External Conflict: A conflict between a character and an outside force, such as another character or nature.

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What is the literary device that involves a hint or clue about what will happen later in the story?

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Foreshadowing: A technique used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is the term for a character's personality as revealed through their actions, speech, and thoughts?

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Characterization: The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.