Literary Elements Flashcard

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What is internal conflict?

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A struggle within a character's mind or emotions (character vs. self).

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Define protagonist.

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The main character who changes over the course of action.

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What is the sequence of events in a story called?

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Plot.

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Which stage of plot is the most exciting part of the story?

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Climax.

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What pronouns are used in the first person point of view?

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I, me, my, we.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message in a work of literature.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is a character's motivation?

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The reason behind a character's actions or behavior.

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What is a conflict in literature?

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A struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal or external.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.