Literary Elements Flashcard

Front

What literary element involves a struggle between two characters?

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Conflict

Front

The time and place in which a story takes place is the _______?

Back

Setting

Front

What literary element means: the message, moral, or lesson of a story?

Back

theme

Front

What literary element refers to the sequence of events in a story? (Hint: think rollercoaster ride)

Back

plot

Front

Which literary element refers to the atmosphere (or "vibe") that a writer creates for the reader? Options: mood, point of view, tone, conflict

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tone

Front

Which literary element is defined as the perspective (view) from which a story is told?

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point of view

Front

What literary element analyzes each character in detail using character traits?

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characterization

Front

True or False: Conflict is needed to move a plot forward?

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true

Front

Which literary element refers to the feeling the reader has while reading the story?

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Mood

Front

True or False: Resolution occurs when the conflict has been resolved.

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true