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ELA literary terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| plot | the sequence of events in a story - [beginning, middle and end] |
| exposition | The beginning of the story where the main characters and initial conflicts are introduced |
| rising action | events that lead up to the climax. They help create tension and suspense, and there may be more conflicts |
| climax | the turning point of the story the moment of tension, emotion, or suspense |
| falling action | eases the tension and shows how the main character resolves the conflict is resolved |
| resolution | the end of the story is typically where the main conflict is resolved |
| conflict | problem , fight, or struggle between characters, society, nature, or internally within |
| setting | where and when the story takes place |
| narrative | story |
| protagonist | the central character is usually involved in a conflict against the antagonist. May also be known as the hero, and typically undergoes change/growth |
| antagonist | the central character's opponent (creates the conflict) |
| character vs character | this type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with another character, human or not human |
| character vs nature | this type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with the forces of nature, which sere as the antagonist |
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