Literary Elements Flashcard

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What is character development?

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Character development is the process of creating a believable character in a story who grows or changes throughout the narrative.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The resolution is the part of the story where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is rising action in a story?

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Rising action refers to the series of events and conflicts that lead up to the climax of the story.

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What is a second person point of view?

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A second person point of view is when the story is told directly to the reader using the word 'you'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary element where human qualities are given to animals, objects, or ideas.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message that runs throughout a story.

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What is a plot structure?

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Plot structure is the sequence of events that make up a story, typically including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is hyperbole?

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Hyperbole is an exaggerated statement not meant to be taken literally, used for emphasis or effect.