Literary Elements Flashcards
1
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Characterization
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Refers to the creation and development of character traits
2
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Setting
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The time and place in which events occur
3
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Plot
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The sequence of events that take place
4
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Diction
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The word choice of the author
5
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Tone
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The attitude or viewpoint that an author shows toward his or her subject
6
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Mood
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The atmosphere or feeling of a literary work
7
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Point of view
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The perspective from which a story is told
8
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Structure
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How the parts of a literary work are organized and arranged
9
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Theme
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The central idea of a literary work
10
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Climax
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The high point of interest or turning point in a literary work
