Literary Elements

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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is when two or more characters speak to each other directly in a story.

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What is falling action?

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Falling action is the part of the story where loose ends are tied up, following the climax.

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What is a theme?

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The theme is the moral or lesson of a narrative.

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What is tone?

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Tone is the author's attitude toward his or her subject.

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What is setting?

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Setting is the time and place (or when and where) of the story.

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What is conflict?

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Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the plot.

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What is exposition?

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Exposition is the introduction of background information, such as setting and characters, in a story.

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What is climax?

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Climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, often the turning point.

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What is point of view?

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Point of view is the perspective from which the story is told, such as first-person or third-person.

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What is character development?

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Character development is the process of creating a believable character with depth and complexity.