Plot, suspense and characterisation

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What is the setting in a narrative?

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The location and time frame in which the action of a narrative takes place.

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What does chronological order refer to?

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The arrangements of events according to the time they occurred (i.e., from first to last).

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What is falling action in a plot?

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The period after the dramatic confrontation of the climax, helping to deflate tension and giving the character time to unwind.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The main idea or underlying meaning a writer explores in a literary work, conveyed using characters, setting, dialogue, plot, or a combination of these elements.

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What does sequence mean in a story?

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The order of events in a story, which may be chronological or presented in a different order to keep the story interesting.

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What is characterization?

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The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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What is direct characterization?

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When the author directly describes a character's traits.

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What is indirect characterization?

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When the author shows a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, and interactions with others.

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What is a climax in a story?

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, often a turning point.

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What is exposition in a plot?

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters in a story.