Literary Terms & Elements

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What is the first person point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator is a character in the story and uses pronouns like 'I', 'me', 'we', and 'my'.

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What is a title in literature?

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The name of a story, novel, or work that identifies it.

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What does setting refer to in a story?

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The time and place where a story takes place.

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Who is the antagonist?

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The character or force that opposes the protagonist in a story.

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What is the third person point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator is outside the story and can tell the thoughts and feelings of the characters.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is a plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message of a literary work.

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What is a conflict?

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The struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the plot.

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What is a symbol in literature?

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An object, character, or event that represents a deeper meaning or concept.