Literary Elements

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

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Foreshadowing

Front

"I am as hungry as a hippo" is an example of which literary element?

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simile

Front

This is the vantage point from which the story is told.

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Point of View

Front

This literary element is the term used for the people, animals or things participating in the story.

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Characters

Front

A figure of speech that compares two different things using the words “like” or “as.”

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Simile

Front

The beginning of the story where the setting and main character are introduced.

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Exposition

Front

The place the story happens. The description of it can create a specific mood or feeling or give hints about the future.

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Setting

Front

An object represents something else (examples: A lion represents Heritage. A red, white and blue flag represents the USA. The color green represents jealousy.)

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Symbolism

Front

What is conflict?

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The problem

Front

What is the name for the time and place during which a story occurs?

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Setting