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Literary Terms 9-1
Question | Answer |
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plote | sequence of events in a short story, novel, or play, which involves conflict and details |
conflict | stuggle between 2 opposing forces; basis for the plot |
types of external conflict | man vs. man man vs. society man vs. nature |
types of internal conflict | man vs. himself |
characterization | methods the author used to make the character(s) come alive |
theme | thread of meaning running through a story; usually a general truth about mankind (not just the subject or topic of the story) |
setting | when and where the story takes place |
foreshadowing | the technique of giving hints or clues that suggest or prepare for events that occur later in a story |
suspense | the state of anxious anticipation, expectation, or uncertanty regarding the resolution of a conflict |
climax | highest point of action in the story |
style | author's way of expressing |