Elements of Fiction Review

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What is foreshadowing?

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Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

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What is the rising action in a story?

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The series of events dealing with the conflict of the story, which leads to the climax.

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What is irony?

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When a writer or speaker says one thing but really means something completely different.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central message, concern, or insight into life or the human condition expressed through a literary work.

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What is suspense in a story?

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The uncertainty and anxiety we feel about what is going to happen next.

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What is exposition in a story?

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point or the most intense moment in the story.

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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 resolution in a story?

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The conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved.

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What is conflict in literature?

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The struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.