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ELA Literary Terms
ELA
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Plot | The sequence of events in a story |
| Exposition | Background information that the author presents in the beginning of the story |
| Rising Action | The series of events that build from the exposition and end up with the climax |
| Climax | The turning point of the story |
| Falling action | Includes the event after the climax, which closes the story |
| Resolution | The end of the central conflict. |
| Denouement | All events that occur after the resolution |
| Ptotagonist | The main character in the story |
| Antagonist | The character or force that opposes the protagonist. |
| Dynamic "Round Character" | a character that changest throughout the stoey |
| Static "Flat" Character | a character that doesnt change throughout the story |
| Foil | A character who, by displaying oppoite traits, emphasizes certain aspects of another character. |