Literary Elements & POV

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What is a literary element?

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A literary element is a component or feature of a story, such as characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.

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What does 'point of view' mean in a story?

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Point of view refers to the perspective from which a story is told, such as first person, second person, or third person.

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What is first person point of view?

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First person point of view is when the narrator is a character in the story and uses 'I' or 'we'.

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What is third person point of view?

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Third person point of view is when the narrator is outside the story and refers to characters as 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story that plays a role in the plot.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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Why is the setting important in a story?

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The setting helps us visualize what the land and characters look like in a story.

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Can a character change in a story?

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Yes, characters can change in response to events and experiences in the story.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.