Literary Terms Sem 1 Part 1

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What is an allusion?

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A passing reference to a well-known person, place, or thing from history or literature.

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What is a plot?

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The events or actions that happen throughout a story.

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What is rising action?

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The series of conflicts or problems before the most exciting part of the story.

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What is exposition?

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The setup of the story that introduces the characters, setting, and conflict.

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What is resolution?

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The ending of a story where everything is wrapped up and questions are answered.

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What is climax?

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The most exciting or intense point of the story.

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What is conflict in literature?

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The struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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What is falling action?

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

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What is an inciting incident?

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The event that sets the main conflict of the story in motion.

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What is symbolism?

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The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.