Central Idea and Literary Devices

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What is conflict in literature?

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Any struggle between opposing forces; it drives each and every story.

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What is theme in literature?

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The general idea or insight about life that a writer wishes to express, often a moral of the story.

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What is imagery?

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The figurative language used to create word pictures or images that appeal to the senses.

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What is tone in writing?

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An attitude of a writer toward a subject or an audience.

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What is the purpose of sensory details in a text?

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To create vivid images and engage the reader's senses.

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What is figurative language?

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Language that uses figures of speech, such as metaphors and similes, to convey meaning.

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What is the difference between mood and tone?

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Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere of a piece, while tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject.

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What is point of view in literature?

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The perspective from which a story is told, influencing how readers perceive the narrative.

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What is characterization?

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

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What is setting in a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.