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Literary Elements
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Fiction | Writing that comes from an author's imagination |
| Novel | A long and complex story with multiple characters and actions. Takes longer to read. |
| Short Story | Is centered on a single event and does not take a long time to read |
| Theme | The main message or lesson from the author |
| Resolution | Ties up the loose ends of a story. Also called the conclusion. |
| Climax | The highest point of interest or action in the story |
| Complications | the plot begins to build and gets more complex |
| Conflict | The problem or struggle |
| Plot | The sequence or order of events |
| Setting | The time and place of the story |
| Characters | People or imaginary creatures involved in the action of the story |
| Interduction | Gives the character descriptions, the setting, and the conflict. Also called the exposition. |