Literary Elements

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What are literary elements?

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Literary elements are the components that make up a work of literature, including plot, character, setting, conflict, and theme.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place in which a story occurs.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is a character in literature?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is conflict in literature?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces in a story, which can be internal (within a character) or external (between characters or between a character and an outside force).

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What is theme in literature?

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The theme is the central idea or message that a story conveys.

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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.

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What is an internal conflict?

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An internal conflict is a struggle that takes place within a character's mind, often involving emotions or decisions.

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What is an external conflict?

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An external conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character, society, or nature.

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What does 'Man vs. Himself' mean?

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'Man vs. Himself' is a type of internal conflict where a character struggles with their own emotions, beliefs, or decisions.