Literary Elements Review (L)

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What is the problem or struggle between opposing forces?

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Conflict

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The mood of a passage, book, or song is...

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How you feel after reading or listening.

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What is Direct Characterization?

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When the author plainly states what the character is like.

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Who is the protagonist in a story?

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The main character.

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The tone of a passage, poem, or song is...

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The author's attitude toward their work.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message in a work.

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What is an antagonist?

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The character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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What does setting refer to in a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is a symbol in literature?

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An object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

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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.