7TH GRADE ELA Literary devices/ Elements Review

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Person Against Person

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A problem between characters.

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Protagonist

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The main character in a story, often a good or heroic type.

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Antagonist

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The person or force that works against the main character of the story.

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Figurative Language

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Language that has meaning beyond the literal meaning; also known as 'figures of speech.'

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Biography

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A writer’s account of some other person’s life.

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Conflict

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A struggle between opposing forces in a story.

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Theme

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The central message or insight about life or human nature in a story.

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Setting

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The time and place in which a story occurs.

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Plot

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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Characterization

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