Literary Terms Flashcards

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Resolution

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End or solution of the conflict, problems are solved.

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Falling action

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All the events that follow the climax.

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Exposition

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The beginning of the story introduces the setting, characters, and conflict.

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Static characters

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Remain the same emotionally throughout the story.

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Plot

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The action or sequence of events in a story.

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Characters

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The people, animals, or beings in a story.

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Indirect characterization

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The author reveals a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, and interactions.

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Conflict

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A struggle between opposing forces, often the central problem in a story.

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Dynamic characters

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Grow and change emotionally throughout the story

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Internal conflict

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Conflict takes place within the character's own mind.