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100

The big idea/moral of the story.

What is theme?

100

The events of the story.

What is plot?

200

The author's attitude.

What is tone?

200

The way the reader feels when reading.

What is mood?

300

Objects/images representing something else.

What are symbols?

300

Repeated symbols throughout the story.

What is motif?

400

Not clearly stated by the author.

What is implicit theme?

400

Clearly stated by the author.

What is explicit theme?

500

Related to fiction or poetry.

What is 'Literary'?

500

When a reader studies a text to find hidden meanings.

What is literary analysi?