The Outsiders - Literary Elements

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What is Foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device where the author gives hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

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What is a Flashback?

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A Flashback is a literary technique where the author depicts an event that occurred before the current narration.

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What is an Allusion?

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An Allusion is a reference made by the author to a historical, literary, or biblical work.

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What is Circular Structure in literature?

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Circular Structure is a narrative technique where the story ends by returning to the beginning of the narrative.

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What is Conflict in literature?

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Conflict is the resistance or struggle against the protagonist in a story.

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What is a Theme?

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A Theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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What is Characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which the author reveals the personality and traits of a character.

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What is a Protagonist?

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The Protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing a conflict that needs to be resolved.

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What is an Antagonist?

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The Antagonist is a character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.

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What is Setting in literature?

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Setting refers to the time and place in which the story takes place.