Literary Elements

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What is Plot?

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The arrangement of events in a story.

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What is Symbolism?

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When something in the story represents something else.

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What is the Theme of a story?

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A complete sentence stating a lesson about life.

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What is Rising Action?

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The conflict that builds towards the climax.

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What is Climax?

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The turning point of the story.

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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 tying up of loose ends in a story.

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What is Exposition?

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The background information the reader needs to understand the story.

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What is a Character?

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is a Protagonist?

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