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Short story elements
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Elements of Literature
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The character the story evolves around
Flat character
Protagonist
Point of view
Stock character
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A stereotypical character that serves one purpose
Static character
Round character
Flat character
Stock character
3
A statement that seems self-contradictory or absurd, but in reality expresses a possible truth.
Symbolism
Paradox
Conflict
Irony
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A comparison between two ordinary unlike things
Irony
Symbolism
Metaphor
Alliteration
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A character who stays the same in a story
Static character
Stock character
Round Character
Flat character
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When what is expected and what actually happens contradict
Irony
Conflict
Antagonist
Symbolism
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A one-dimensional character with only one or two personality traits
Round character
Stock character
Flat character
Static character
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A repetition of initial consonant sounds
Plot
Conflict
Alliteration
Narration
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When the author gives inanimate objects human-like characteristics
Round Character
Alliteration
Protagonist
Personification
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The vantage point of the story
Narration
Personification
Point of view
Character
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Words of a character or characters
Point of View
Alliteration
Dialogue
Narration
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The opposing force in a story
Antagonist
Round Character
Protagonist
Dynamic Character
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Time AND place of a story
Point of view
Setting
Paradox
Plot
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When an object or character has two meanings, the literal meaning and the figurative meaning
Alliteration
Symbolism
Metaphor
Point of View
15
The author's main message in a story/ universal truth
Narration
Symbolism
Theme
Plot
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The struggle between characters or a character and a literary element
Conflict
Irony
Point of view
Antagonist
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A three-dimensional character with a variety of personality traits
Flat character
Static character
Round character
Stock character
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The series of events in a story?
Plot
Narration
Point of View
Conflict