Midterm Flashcards: Literary Elements

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Theme

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The main message or lesson in a story

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Example of Theme

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Friendship in "Charlotte's Web"

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Diction

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Choice of words by the author

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Example of Diction

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Formal vs. informal language

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Syntax

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Arrangement of words in a sentence

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Example of Syntax

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"The cat sat on the mat" vs. "On the mat sat the cat"

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Central Idea

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The main point of a text

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Author's Purpose

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Reason for writing: to inform, entertain, or persuade

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Figurative Language

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Uses figures of speech like metaphors and similes

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Example of Figurative Language

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"Time is a thief"