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The big idea/moral of the story.
What is theme?
The events of the story.
What is plot?
The author's attitude.
What is tone?
The way the reader feels when reading.
What is mood?
Objects/images representing something else.
What are symbols?
Repeated symbols throughout the story.
What is motif?
Not clearly stated by the author.
What is implicit theme?
Clearly stated by the author.
What is explicit theme?
Related to fiction or poetry.
What is 'Literary'?
When a reader studies a text to find hidden meanings.
What is literary analysi?