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Literary Elements
term | definition |
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point of view | who is telling the story (first person, second person, third person) |
mood | how the author wants you to feel |
conflict | struggle or problem |
foreshadow | a clue from the author of what is to come |
irony | the opposite of what is expected |
character | who is important in the story |
plot | series of story events |
dialogue | words exchanged between the characters |
style | how words are arranged or used |
purpose | why the author wrote the story |
setting | where and when the story takes place |
theme | the author's message |