Literary Elements

What are literary elements?

• Literary elements are the components that make up a story.

• Literary elements are tools used in construction.

• Literary elements are musical notes in a composition.

• Literary elements are ingredients used in cooking recipes.

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Who are characters in a story?

• Individuals or entities that drive the plot forward

• Animals in the story

• Weather conditions in the story

• Furniture in the story

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What does the setting of a story refer to?

• Characters and plot

• Time and place of the story's events

• Genre

• Author's name

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Define events in a story.

• Events in a story are the weather descriptions

• Events in a story are the key occurrences that drive the plot forward.

• Events in a story are the characters' names

• Events in a story are the chapter titles

How do characters contribute to a story?

• Characters contribute to a story by playing video games

• Characters contribute to a story by eating pizza

• Characters contribute to a story by driving the plot forward, providing conflict, revealing themes, and engaging readers emotionally.

• Characters contribute to a story by skydiving

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Why is the setting important in a story?

• The setting is irrelevant to the plot

• The setting confuses readers

• The setting provides context, enhances the story's themes, and helps readers visualize the events unfolding.

• The setting distracts from the characters

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Can events in a story change the characters?

• Rarely

• No

• Yes

• Sometimes

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Give an example of a character from a story.

• Luke Skywalker

• Harry Potter

• Hermione Granger

• Frodo Baggins

Describe a unique setting from a story.

• A medieval castle floating in the sky

• A haunted forest filled with talking animals

• A futuristic underwater city

• The answer will vary depending on the specific story being referenced.

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Narrate an important event from a story.

• In the story 'Romeo and Juliet', an important event is when Romeo and Juliet secretly get married despite their families' feud.

• In 'The Great Gatsby', an important event is when Jay Gatsby wins the lottery.

• In 'Harry Potter', an important event is when Harry Potter becomes the Minister of Magic.

• In 'To Kill a Mockingbird', an important event is when Atticus Finch becomes a criminal.

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