"Click-Clack the Rattlebag" -- Basic Elements of Literature

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What is the definition of 'narrator'?

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The narrator is the person or character who tells the story.

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What does 'point of view' mean in literature?

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Point of view refers to the perspective from which a story is told.

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What is the difference between 1st person and 3rd person point of view?

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1st person uses 'I' or 'we' and is told from the narrator's perspective; 3rd person uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and is told from an outside perspective.

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What is a 'climax' in a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

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What does 'mood' refer to in literature?

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Mood is the emotional atmosphere of a story, created by the author's word choices and descriptions.

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What is 'tone' in literature?

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Tone is the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is 'suspense' in a story?

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Suspense is a feeling of excitement or anxious uncertainty about what may happen next.

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What is a 'theme' in literature?

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Theme is the central idea or underlying message of a story.

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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 'imagery' in literature?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language to create vivid mental pictures for the reader.