Literary Elements

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What is rising action?

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Rising action refers to the series of events that create suspense and tension in a story, leading up to the main conflict.

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What is direct characterization?

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Direct characterization is when the author explicitly describes a character's traits, such as 'He was very tall, like a mountain.'

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What is falling action?

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Falling action is the part of the plot where the conflict begins to resolve and the tension decreases.

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What is climax?

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Climax is the point in the plot where the conflict reaches its highest intensity, often considered the turning point of the story.

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What is a character?

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A character is a person or animal that plays a role in the story.

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What is exposition?

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Exposition is the introduction of background information in a story, including setting, characters, and initial conflict.

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What is resolution?

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Resolution is the conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is a dynamic character?

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A dynamic character is one who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

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What is a static character?

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A static character is one who does not change or evolve throughout the story.

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What is indirect characterization?

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Indirect characterization is when the author reveals a character's personality through their actions, thoughts, and dialogue rather than through direct description.