ELAR Vocabulary

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What is a flashback?

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A flashback is a literary device where the author goes back in time to fill in details or give extra information about a character or event.

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What is a protagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing challenges and driving the plot forward.

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What is an antagonist?

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The antagonist is the character in a story that causes conflict for the protagonist, often opposing their goals.

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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 the words 'like' or 'as'.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device where the author gives hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which an author reveals the personality, traits, and motivations of a character.

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude or feelings toward the subject matter or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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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 the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place in which the story occurs, providing context for the characters and events.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message that runs throughout a literary work, often reflecting on human experiences.