Literary Elements Flashcard

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is where and when a story takes place.

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What point of view uses the words 'I' and 'me'?

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First person.

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What is an example of realistic fiction?

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A student wants to be spelling bee champ, so she studies hard.

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Who can be a character in your life story?

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Your teacher.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a type of figurative language that gives human qualities to non-human things.

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Give an example of personification.

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The wind whispered through the trees.

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What is a main character?

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The main character is the most important person in a story, often the one the story revolves around.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

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What does 'theme' mean in literature?

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The theme is the central message or lesson of a story.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.