Literary Elements

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What is Tone?

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Words the author uses to show how they feel about a given topic.

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What is Falling Action?

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The events that happen after the climax that lead to a resolution or ending to the story.

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What is Symbolism?

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Objects that represent something important in the story or for the characters.

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What is Figurative Language?

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Figures of speech that go beyond literal meaning, like metaphor, simile, personification, hyperbole.

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What is Rising Action?

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The events in the story that lead to the climax.

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What is Mood?

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The atmosphere or emotional setting created by the author in a literary work.

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What is Perspective?

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The viewpoint from which the story is told, influencing how events are perceived.

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What is Exposition?

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

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What is Climax?

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

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What is Resolution?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story concludes.