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Literary Elements
| term | definition |
|---|---|
| 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 |