Literary Elements and Devices

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Characters

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The individuals who participate in the action of a literary work.

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Setting

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The time and place in which the story takes place.

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Plot & Plot Structures

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The sequence of events in a story and how they are organized.

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Events

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Occurrences that take place within the story.

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Conflict

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A struggle between opposing forces, often driving the narrative.

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Narrative Devices

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Techniques used by the author to tell the story, such as point of view or style.

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Flashback

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A scene set in a time earlier than the main story.

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Foreshadowing

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Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

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Themes

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The central topics or messages explored in the literary work.

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Intended Effects

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The author's purpose in creating certain feelings, such as humor, suspense, or tension.