Literary Elements Flashcard

Front

What is the point of view that allows the narrator to know the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story?

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3rd Person Omniscient

Front

What is the term for the use of objects, characters, or actions to represent something beyond their literal meaning?

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Symbolism

Front

What does imagery in literature refer to?

Back

Descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

Front

What type of conflict is present when a character struggles with their own emotions or decisions?

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Character vs. Self

Front

What element of a story includes the physical location, historical context, and social environment?

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Setting

Front

What is the term for the central idea or message in a literary work?

Back

Theme

Front

What is the term for the author's attitude toward the subject or audience?

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Tone

Front

What is the term for a comparison between two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'?

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Simile

Front

What is the term for a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'?

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Metaphor

Front

What is the term for the sequence of events in a story?

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Plot