Literary Elements

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What is the Plot Structure Diagram?

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A visual representation of the structure of a story, typically including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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Where does the RESOLUTION occur in a Plot Structure Diagram?

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E

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What happens in the exposition of a story?

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The main character is introduced and the setting is established.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'as big as an elephant'.

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What are the two types of conflict in literature?

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Internal and External.

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What is the resolution of a story?

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The part of the story where the protagonist achieves their goal and finds peace.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that directly compares two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as', e.g., 'Time is a thief'.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point or most intense moment in the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is the falling action in a story?

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message that a story conveys, often reflecting on human nature or society.