 | Term | Definition |
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Short Story |
A work of fiction generally read in one sitting |
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Plot |
Series of events |
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Exposition |
Beginning of the story that exposes readers to important information |
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Rising Action |
Complications introduced |
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Climax |
Most exciting moment of the story; the turning point |
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Falling Action |
Events after the climax, leading to the resolution |
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Solution |
End of the story where all loose ends are tied |
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Conflicts |
Struggle between opposing forces |
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Types of conflicts |
Internal, External |
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Symbolism |
When a thing represents more than just itself |
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Characterization |
Methods a writer uses to develop characters |
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Types of characterization |
Direct, Indirect |
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Point of view |
From whose perspective the story is being told |
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Setting |
Time and place of the story |
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Theme |
Message or statement about life in the story |
