Literary Elements

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the main message or lesson that the author wants to convey through the story.

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In Historical Fiction, what type of events and characters are present?

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The events are real and the characters are fake.

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What is Fiction?

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Fiction is a genre that uses characters, settings, and plots that aren't real but could resemble the truth.

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What is the conflict in a story?

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The conflict is the BIG problem that the characters face in the story.

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What does tone refer to in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or the audience, which can be humorous, serious, sarcastic, etc.

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What is the mood of a story?

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The mood is the feeling or atmosphere that the reader experiences while reading the story.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is a setting in literature?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is a protagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing a conflict.