Literary Elements Review

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What is a flashback?

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A flashback is when the chronological timeline of events is interrupted to relate an event from an earlier time.

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What is point of view?

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Point of view is the perspective from whom the story is told.

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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 by stating one is the other, e.g., 'Love is a roller coaster.'

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone is the author's attitude about their subject, characters, or audience.

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What is irony?

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Irony is a contrast between what is stated and what is meant, or between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.

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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 a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'Her smile was like sunshine.'

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What is a theme?

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A theme is the central topic, subject, or message within a narrative.

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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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 conflict and resolution.