Literary Elements Flashcard

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What is tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude towards the subject.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood refers to the atmosphere or feeling created in the reader.

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What is the purpose of exposition in a plot?

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To introduce the background information, setting, and characters of the story.

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What is an antagonist?

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The character opposing or going against the main character in a literary work.

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What are the two main types of conflict in literature?

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Internal conflict and external conflict.

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How does mood affect a reader's interpretation?

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The mood of a story impacts the reader's interpretation by setting the tone and atmosphere of the narrative.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a literary work.

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What is a static character?

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A character that does not undergo significant change throughout the story.

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What is a dynamic character?

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A character that undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point or most intense moment in the plot.