Literary Elements

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What is the plot of a story?

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

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Who is the narrator in a story?

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The narrator is the person telling the story.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or lesson of a story.

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What is the conflict in a story?

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The conflict is the BIG problem that the characters face in the story.

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Which of the following is NOT a theme? loyalty, the first day of school, growing up, friendship

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The first day of school is NOT a theme.

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What does mood refer to in a story?

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Mood refers to the emotional atmosphere or feeling that a story evokes in the reader.

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What are characters in a story?

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Characters are the individuals who take part in the action of the story.

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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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What is a symbol in literature?

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A symbol is a person, place, object, or activity that stands for something beyond itself.

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What is foreshadowing?

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