Literary Elements (9th)

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What is alliteration?

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Alliteration is the repetition of the same initial consonant sound in a series of words or phrases, often used in poetry and prose to create rhythm or emphasis.

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What character trait describes someone who gives orders and tells others what to do?

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Bossy is a character trait that describes someone who is inclined to give orders to others.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader through descriptive language, setting, and figurative language.

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Which elements help determine a character's traits?

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A character's actions, words, and thoughts help determine their traits, while their pets do not.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The theme is the central idea or message about life or people that the author conveys through a literary work.

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions, which drives the plot and reveals their traits.

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What is setting in a story?

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Setting is the time and place in which a story occurs, including the environment, historical context, and cultural background.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict, climax, and resolution.

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What is a conflict in literature?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces in a story, which can be internal (within a character) or external (between characters or forces).