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Literary terms set 2
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Plot | The series of events in the story |
| Exposition | The introduction of characters, background information, and setting |
| Rising action | Are events leading up to the climax of the story |
| Falling action | Are events directly following the climax of the story |
| Climax | The most interesting part of the turning point of the story |
| Resolution | The conclusion of the story where all the loose ends are tied up |
| Conflict | The problem or struggle in the story |
| External Conflict | Is one that can be seen and involves a character struggle against an opposing face |
| Internal Conflict | Occurs within the characters heart and mind |
| Setting | The when, Where, and environment of the story |
| Chronological order | The way in which events occur in real time |
| Foreshadowing | Hints or clues the author gives about what will happen |
| Flashback | A scene or event from the past that interrupts the present storyline |
| Flash Forward | A scene or event that jumps forward in time |
| Mood | How the author makes the reader feel |
| Tone | How the author feels |