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Literary Terms 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Plot | the series of events in the story. |
| Exposition | the introduction of characters, background information, and setting. |
| Rising Action | events leading up to the climax of the story. |
| Falling Action | events directly following the climax of the story. |
| Climax | the most interesting part or 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 | one that can be seen and involves a character struggling against an opposing force: another character or obstacle. |
| Internal Conflict | occurs within the character’s heart or mind. |
| Setting | the when, where, and environment of the story. |
| Chronological Order | the way in which events occur in real time. |
| Foreshadow | hints or clues the author gives about what will happen in the story. |
| 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 |