Literary Elements

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What is the characters' view of the story?

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Perspective: The way in which characters perceive and interpret the events and actions in a story.

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What is the problem in the story between the main character and someone/something else?

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Conflict: The struggle between opposing forces, which can be between characters or within a character.

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What is the turning point of the plot?

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Climax: The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What are the events in the story that lead to the climax?

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Rising Action: The series of events that create suspense and tension, building up to the climax.

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What is the way the characters act, either directly or indirectly stated?

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Characterization: The process by which the author reveals the personality of a character.

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What is the introduction of background information in a story?

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Exposition: The part of the story that provides context, setting, and introduces characters.

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What is the sequence of events in a story?

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Plot: The structured sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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What is the part of the story where the conflict begins to resolve?

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Falling Action: The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution of the story.

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What is the final outcome of the story?

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

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What is a character that opposes the main character?

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Antagonist: The character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.