Literary Elements

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Sequence of events built around a conflict

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plot

Front

The beginning of a story where the main characters are introduced, the setting is revealed, and the conflict is established.

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exposition

Front

Where suspense builds- events that occur as the characters try to resolve the conflict

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rising action

Front

A feeling of growing tension and excitement felt by the reader

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suspense

Front

The turning point or part of greatest suspense

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climax

Front

The conflict comes to a close- loose ends are tied up

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resolution

Front

Using clues that point to events that will occur later in the plot

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foreshadowing

Front

An interruption in the action to present a scene that took place in an earlier time

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flashback

Front

The time and place in which the events occur includes location, season, time of day, historical moment (past, present, or future)

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setting

Front

The message the writer wishes to convey to the reader

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theme