Plot/Story Element Terms
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blatchford404 on May 1, 2012
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 climax | the turning point in the story; point of greatest emotional intensity |
| exposition | the beginning of a story, when the author sets the scene/introduces characters |
| external conflict | a conflict that exists when a character struggles against an outside force |
| resolution | the conclusion of a story; where the outcome of the conflict is revealed to the readers |
| internal conflict | a conflict that exists within the mind of a character |
| character motivation | the reasons that a character makes a decision or acts; central to the plot |
| mood | the emotional quality of a story that is felt by readers |
| tone | the attitude the author takes toward the subject, characters, or audience |
| protagonist | the central character in a work of literature; the action revolves around this character |
| antagonist | a character or force that opposes the central character in a work of literature |
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