Literary Elements Review

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What is irony?

Back

Irony is a contrast between expectation and reality.

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What is a type of internal conflict?

Back

Man vs. Self.

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Which of the following is NOT an element of a story?

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Explanation.

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What is a simile?

Back

A simile is a comparison using like or as.

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Define symbolism.

Back

Symbolism is using an object to represent something else.

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What is the definition of conflict in literature?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces in a story.

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What are the main types of external conflict?

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Man vs. Man, Man vs. Society, Man vs. Nature.

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What is the purpose of setting in a story?

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Setting establishes the time and place of the story.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things without using like or as.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the turning point or the most intense moment in the plot.