Literary Elements Flashcard

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the series of related events that make up a story

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Plot

Front

When the characters' problems are solved.

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Resolution

Front

What introduces the characters and describes the setting? Options: Exposition, Point of View, Conflict, Climax

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Exposition

Front

The parts of a story after the climax and before the very end.

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Falling Action

Front

The time and place in a story.

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Setting

Front

The most emotional or suspenseful moment in the story

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Climax

Front

A person or animal who is in the story.

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Main Characters

Front

A series of events that create suspense leading up to the conflict.

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Rising Action

Front

The point of the plot that starts the conflict

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Inciting Incident

Front

a struggle or problem between opposing characters or forces

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Conflict