A literary element is an element found in whole works of literature.
Literary elements are not "used" by all authors; but instead, they exist inherently in forms of literature and are derived by the readers of a work in question. Theme, characterization (direct and non-direct), conflict, Setting (fiction), protagonist, antagonist, rising action, falling action, resolution, climax, and point of view are among the many literary elements that exist. They can be about the setting, plot, or even the characters. An example of this is foreshadowing. Some examples of this can include: Motifs, Symbols, Conflicts, and Allusions.
A key way to remember the major literary elements and figures of speech is the acronym SHAMPOOPSI. This stands for: Simile, Hyperbole, Alliteration, Metaphor, Personification, Metonymy, Personification, Apostrophe (figure of speech), and Synecdoche.
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