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Flashback

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A literary device that involves a look back to an earlier event in the story, providing background or context.

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Suspense

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The state of tension and uncertainty in a story that keeps the audience engaged and eager to know what happens next.

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Foreshadowing

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A literary technique used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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Example of Flashback

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In a story, a character recalls their childhood memories to explain their current feelings.

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Example of Suspense

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A character hears a strange noise in the dark and the reader is left wondering what it could be.

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Example of Foreshadowing

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A character finds a mysterious key that hints at a hidden door they will discover later.

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Mood

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The emotional atmosphere of a story, created by the author's word choice and setting.

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Tone

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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Rising Action

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The series of events that create suspense and tension leading up to the climax of the story.

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Climax

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The turning point in a story where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.