Literary Elements and Linking Words

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What is Exposition?

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It provides background information about the setting, characters, or other elements of the book.

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What is Rising Action?

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The part of the story that leads up to the climax. It creates tension and suspense.

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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?

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The conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved.

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What are Linking Words?

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A word that connects the question and your answer.

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What is an EFFECT?

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The final outcome, the thing that ended up happening.

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What is a Climax?

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The most exciting part of the story where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is Conflict in a story?

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The struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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What is Theme?

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The central idea or message in a story.

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What is a Character?

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A person, animal, or figure in a story.