Literary Elements and Figurative Language

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary element that provides hints or clues about what might happen later in the story.

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What is resolution in a story?

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Resolution is the literary element that refers to the point in the story where the conflict is resolved.

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the problem or issue that drives the plot of the story.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the literary element that describes the way the author's words make the reader feel about the story.

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is a complete description of a character, including their traits, motivations, and development.

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What is imagery in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is a flashback?

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A flashback is a literary device that interrupts the chronological flow of a story to present events that occurred earlier.

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What is symbolism in literature?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, adding deeper meaning to the text.

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What is point of view?

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Point of view is the perspective from which a story is told, influencing how the reader interprets the narrative.