Literary Elements

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Characterization

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What a character is like; what she or he does to show his or her personality.

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3rd person omniscient POV

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Narrator is not a character in the story but knows everything about all the characters.

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Mood

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The feeling or emotion which the story generates in the reader or audience.

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External conflict

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A problem or struggle between two characters or between one character and some outside force like nature or society.

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3rd person limited POV

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Narrator is not a character in the story but knows the thoughts and feelings of one character.

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Plot

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The sequence of events in a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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Theme

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The central idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.

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Setting

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The time and place in which a story occurs.

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Protagonist

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

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Antagonist

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.