Elements of Literature
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mspfaffenbach on September 28, 2011
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Plot | The sequence of events in a story. |
| Exposition | An element of plot. Exposes the reader to characters, setting, and necessary background. |
| Rising Action | An element of plot during which the main conflict develops and new conflicts are introduced. |
| Climax | An element of plot. The point at which the major conflict is resolved. |
| Falling Action | An element of plot. The events after the climax, leading to the resolution. |
| Resolution | The end of the story. An element of plot. |
| Conflict | The problem in the story. Person v. Person, person v. self, person v. society, person v. nature, and person v. fate. |
| Character trait | A quality possessed by a character. For example, honesty or conceit. |
| Internal character trait | The mind, spirit, and emotions of the character. |
| External character traits | The physical appearance and abilities of the character. |
| Theme | The message in the story. |
| Setting | The time and place in the story. |
| Round character | A fully developed character capable of change. |
| Flat character | An undeveloped character, possessing few character traits, incapable if change. |
| Person v. Self | An internal conflict; within a character's own mind |
| Person v. Society | The group's values, customs, or structure creates the character's problem. |
| Person v. Nature | An external conflict; a struggle between a character and natural forces |
| Person v. Person | The struggle is with another character |
| Person v. Fate | A character must battle what seems to be his or her destiny. |
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