Literary Elements Flashcard 1

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In medias res

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A narrative technique that begins the story in the middle of the action, often used to engage the reader immediately.

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Stream of consciousness

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A narrative technique that presents a character's thoughts and feelings in a spontaneous and unstructured manner.

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Setting

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The time and place in which a story occurs, providing context for the narrative.

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Tone

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The attitude or emotional tone of the author towards the subject matter or audience, influencing how the reader perceives the story.

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Round character

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A complex character who undergoes significant development throughout the story, often experiencing growth or change.

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Flashback

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A narrative technique that interrupts the chronological flow of a story to present events that occurred earlier.

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Foreshadowing

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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Mood

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The emotional atmosphere of a literary work, evoking certain feelings in the reader.

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Flat character

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A simple character who does not undergo significant change or development throughout the story.

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Static character

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A character who remains the same throughout the story, showing little or no growth.