Literary Terms Flashcards

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Narrative

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A story or account of events or experiences.

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Characters

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The people, animals, or beings in a story.

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Setting

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The time and place in which a story occurs.

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Plot

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The sequence of events in a story.

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Conflict

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The main problem or challenge the characters face.

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Introduction

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The beginning of a story where the setting and characters are introduced.

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Hook

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A compelling opening that grabs the reader's attention.

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Dialogue

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Conversations between characters in a story.

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Event Sequence

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The order in which events happen in a narrative.

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Transitions

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Words or phrases that connect ideas (e.g., next, then, suddenly).