Literary Elements

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'He was as quiet as a mouse.'

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What is alliteration?

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The repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words. Example: 'Fancy flowers'.

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What is personification?

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A literary device where human qualities are attributed to animals, inanimate objects, or abstract concepts. Example: 'The gray clouds cried drops of rain.'

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What is plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict, climax, and resolution.

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What is imagery?

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a vivid picture in the reader's mind.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'Time is a thief.'

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What is conflict in literature?

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The struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the plot. It can be internal or external.

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What are characters in a story?

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The individuals who participate in the action of a literary work, including protagonists and antagonists.

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The main point or underlying message that the author wants to convey.

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What is theme in literature?

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The underlying message or insight about life and human nature that a literary work conveys.