Exploring Literary Elements Flashcard

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Which literary device is used when an author gives human characteristics to non-human objects or animals?

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Personification

Front

Identify the theme that is most likely explored in a story where the protagonist learns the importance of friendship after being isolated.

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Friendship

Front

Which technique is used by an author to reveal a character's personality through their actions, speech, and thoughts?

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Indirect Characterization

Front

What is the term for the sequence of events that make up a story?

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Plot

Front

In a story, if the main character faces a struggle against an external force, such as nature or another character, what type of conflict is this?

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External Conflict

Front

Which literary device involves the repetition of consonant sounds at the beginning of words in a sentence or phrase?

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Alliteration

Front

What is the main purpose of using foreshadowing in a narrative?

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To create suspense

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Which element of plot structure involves the introduction of background information, such as setting and characters?

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Exposition

Front

In literature, what is the term for a character who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story?

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Dynamic Character

Front

Which literary device is used when an author hints at events that will occur later in the story?

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Foreshadowing