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Literature Terms
Literature Terms to Know
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Genre | the type of literature |
| Fiction | A type of writing that tells about imaginary characters and events. |
| Non Fiction | A type of writing that tells about real characters and events. |
| Fantasy Fiction | A type of writing that contains elements such as fairies and wizards, not found in real life. |
| Story Map | Another name for plot diagram- shows the five parts of a story. |
| Plot | A series of events that make up the story |
| Exposition | the event that starts the action in the story (starting position) |
| Rising Action | events that build on one another and increase the excitment in the story |
| Climax | also known as the turning point - it is the point of highest interest |
| Falling Action | The events that follow the turning point (climax) and lead to the solving of the problem |
| Resolution | the solving of the problem or the end of the story |
| Conflict | the struggle in the story |
| Theme | the lesson or the moral of the story |
| Setting | the where and the when the story takes place |
| Characters | the "who" in the story |