Literary Elements Review

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What is symbolism?

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Symbolism is when something stands for or represents something else.

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What is point of view?

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Point of view is the perspective from whom the story is told.

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What is a claim?

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A claim is a statement that asserts something to be true, often used in arguments.

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is when an author describes or shows a character's traits, building their personality.

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What is the central idea of a text?

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The central idea of a text is what it is mostly about; the unifying element of a story.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the underlying message or main idea of a literary work.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is irony?

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Irony is a literary technique where the intended meaning is different from the actual meaning, often highlighting a contrast.