Literary Elements

In literature, tone refers to

• The environment or atmosphere created by the actions, setting and characters of the story.

• The location and time in which the action of a narrative takes place.

• The main idea or message about life, society, or human nature, ideas that may be implied.

• The attitude of a writer toward a subject and their audience.

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The protagonist of a story is

• A character who does not grow or evolve over time.

• The leading character, hero or heroine.

• A character or force that opposes the narrator.

• A character who experiences growth or changes in some important way.

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A symbol is

• When the opposite of what is expected occurs.

• Something concrete that stands for something abstract.

• The act of stating something in restrained terms, or as less than it is.

• The development of a character and their motivation.

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The setting of a story is

• Something concrete that stands for something abstract.

• The attitude of a writer toward a subject or their audience.

• The location and time in which the action of a narrative takes place.

• The atmosphere created by the location, time and actions of the characters in it.

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Characterization is the development of a character and their motivation through their

• Thoughts and actions

• Appearance and dialogue

• Interactions with other characters

• All of the above

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A static character is one who

• Depicts the theme of the story.

• Experiences growth or changes in some way.

• Does not grow or evolve over time.

• Disappoints the reader.

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The following is an example of hyperbole:

• "I'm stuffed! I must weigh 1,000 pounds!"

• "You lost power, overslept and had no blow dryer? Wow! It must be your lucky day!"

• "Watch out for her sensitive back. She got a little sun yesterday!"

• "The wind whispered in my ear."

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Irony is when

• A character changes or evolves in some way.

• The opposite of what is expected occurs.

• Human characteristics are applied to inanimate objects.

• A character does not change or evolve in some way.

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A surprise ending is an example of

• Situational irony.

• Verbal irony.

• Dramatic irony.

• Understatement.

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A sarcastic comment is an example of

• Dramatic irony.

• Exaggeration

• Verbal irony.

• Situational irony.

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