Literary Elements Flashcard 1

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Stream of consciousness

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A narrative technique where a character reveals their inner thoughts and feelings in a spontaneous and unstructured manner.

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Dramatic irony

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A literary device where the audience knows more about a situation than the characters do, creating a layer of irony.

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Protagonist

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The central or main character in a story who faces the primary conflict and drives the plot forward.

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Short story

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A brief narrative that usually focuses on a single incident or moment, often with a clear and impactful resolution.

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Plot

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

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Antagonist

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A character or force in conflict with the protagonist, often creating obstacles for them.

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Theme

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The underlying message or central idea of a literary work, often reflecting on human experience.

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Setting

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The time and place in which a story occurs, providing context for the characters and events.

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Foreshadowing

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

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Flashback

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A narrative technique that interrupts the chronological flow of a story to depict an event that occurred earlier.