Literary+Elements

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Literary Elements  A **literary element** can be any one of many different things -- this is a catch-all phrase that basically refers to any concept or idea within a text that the author uses to tell the story. Most stories share certain literary elements like plot, setting, characterization, theme, and point of view.

**Plot**- The events in a story **Theme**- The main idea of something [|Click this link for a list of other literary elements and their definition] [|Use these graphic organizers to help you understand literary elements] media type="youtube" key="JXYzFbzwkCM" height="344" width="425" align="center"
 * Setting**- Where the story takes places
 * Characterization**- How the characters are portrayed
 * Point of view**- How the story is told

Practice with literary elements: [|Literary Devices] [|Literary Conflict] [|Literary Term Quiz] [|Point of View Quiz]



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