Literary Terms

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What is the first part of the plot diagram?

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Exposition: The introduction of the story where characters, setting, and basic situation are established.

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What is the problem in a story called?

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Conflict: The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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What do we call the people or animals in a story?

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Characters: The individuals who participate in the action of a literary work.

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What part of the story follows the climax?

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Falling Action: The events that occur after the climax as the story begins to resolve.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of external conflict?

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Man vs. Self: This is an internal conflict, not external.

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What is the climax of a story?

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Climax: The turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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Resolution: The conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is a theme in literature?

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Theme: The central idea or message that the author conveys through the story.

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What is a setting in a story?

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Setting: The time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is a protagonist?

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Protagonist: The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.