Literary Elements

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What is a Flat Character?

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A character who has one or two sides, representing one or two traits—often a stereotype.

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What is Foreshadowing?

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Hints or clues to what might happen next in a story.

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What is Resolution in a story?

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The part of a story when all loose ends are tied up.

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What is a Static Character?

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A character who does not change or develop beyond the way in which she or he is first presented.

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What is Indirect Characterization?

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A method of character development where the author shows the character's traits through actions, thoughts, and dialogue rather than directly stating them.

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What is a Round Character?

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A character who is complex and undergoes development, often showing multiple traits.

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What is Exposition in a story?

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters.

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What is a Dynamic Character?

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A character who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

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What is a Theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.

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What is a Symbol in literature?

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An object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.