Literary Elements

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Setting

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The place and time in which a literary work takes place.

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Character

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A person, animal, or imaginary creature in a literary work.

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Tone

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The writer's attitude toward the readers, characters, and the subject.

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Protagonist

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The main character or principal character in a story.

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Resolution

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The conclusion part of a story.

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Theme

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The central idea or underlying message in a literary work.

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Conflict

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A struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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Mood

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The emotional atmosphere created by a literary work.

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Antagonist

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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Climax

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The turning point or most intense moment in a story.