Flashcards on Elements of Literature

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What is the theme of a literary work?

The central idea or message conveyed by the text.

What is plot in literature?

The sequence of events that make up a story.

What is setting in literature?

The time and place in which a story takes place.

What is characterization in literature?

The process of creating and developing a character.

What is point of view in literature?

The perspective from which a story is told.

What are the types of conflict in literature?

Man vs. Man, Man vs. Nature, Man vs. Society, Man vs. Self.

What is symbolism in literature?

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

What is foreshadowing in literature?

A hint or clue about what is to come in the future of a story.

What is irony in literature?

A contrast between what is expected and what actually happens.

What is tone in literature?

The attitude of the author towards the subject or audience.

What is mood in literature?

The atmosphere or feeling created by a literary work.

What is imagery in literature?

Vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the senses.

What is motif in literature?

A recurring theme, subject, or idea in a literary work.

What is allusion in literature?

A reference to a well-known person, event, or piece of literature.

What is plot structure in literature?

The organization of events in a story: exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.

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What is the central idea or message conveyed by a literary work?



What is the sequence of events that make up a story?



What is the time and place in which a story takes place?



Which element of literature refers to the process of creating and developing a character?



What is the perspective from which a story is told?



What are the types of conflict in literature?



What is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities?



What is a hint or clue about what is to come in the future of a story?



What is a contrast between what is expected and what actually happens?



What is the attitude of the author towards the subject or audience?




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