Literary Elements

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A simile is...

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a comparison using like or as.

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What is a metaphor?

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a comparison NOT using like or as.

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The climax of the story is...

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a decisive moment that is a major turning point in the plot.

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Giving a nonhuman human qualities is called...

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personification.

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This literary element highlights and explains the details of a character and the type of person they are.

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characterization.

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What is the setting of a story?

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the time and place where the story takes place.

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What is conflict in literature?

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the struggle between opposing forces in a story.

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What does resolution mean in a story?

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the solution to the conflict or problem in the story.

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What is an antagonist?

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the character or force that opposes the main character.

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What is a protagonist?

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the main character in a story, often facing a conflict.