Literary Elements

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What is the main character of the story?

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Protagonist: The central character around whom the story revolves.

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What is the sequence of events in a story called?

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Plot: The structured sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is a central idea, concern, or purpose in a literary work?

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Theme: The underlying message or main idea that the author wants to convey.

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What do we call a person, animal, or imaginary creature in a literary work?

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Character: Any being that plays a role in the story.

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What is anything that stands for or represents something abstract?

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

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What is the emotional atmosphere of a literary work?

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Mood: The feeling or emotional state that a piece of literature evokes in the reader.

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What is the author's attitude toward the subject or audience?

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Tone: The author's perspective or attitude expressed through their writing.

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What is the time and place in which a story occurs?

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Setting: The environment in which the story takes place, including time, place, and social context.

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What is a conversation between characters in a literary work?

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Dialogue: The spoken exchanges between characters that advance the plot and develop characters.

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What is a contrast between expectation and reality in literature?

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Irony: A literary device that highlights the difference between what is expected and what actually occurs.