Literature Terms Review

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What is the introduction of a story where the setting is established and the main characters are met?

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exposition

Front

What is a comparison between two different things using 'like' or 'as'?

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simile

Front

What term describes the representation of the traits, motives, and likeness of a character in a story?

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characterization

Front

What are the events leading up to the climax, including the conflict and complications?

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rising action

Front

What is the perspective from which the story is told called?

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point of view

Front

What is the term for the main problem or struggle in a story?

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conflict

Front

What is the term for the turning point in a story, often leading to the climax?

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climax

Front

What is the term for the final resolution or outcome of a story?

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denouement

Front

What is the term for the sequence of events in a story?

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plot

Front

What is the term for the underlying message or main idea of a literary work?

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theme