Literary Elements

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Plot

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The sequence of events in a story, including the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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Setting

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The time and place in which the story takes place.

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Characterization

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The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a picture in the reader's mind.

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Description

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Detailed portrayal of characters, settings, and events in a story.

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Flashback

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A scene set in a time earlier than the main story.

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Foreshadowing

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

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Tension

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The mental or emotional strain created by conflict or uncertainty in a story.

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Suspense

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The intense feeling of waiting for something to happen, often keeping the reader on the edge of their seat.