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Lit terms 1

Terms in this set (14)

Plot
Is the series of events in a story
Setting
Is the when, where, and environment of the story
Conflict
The problem or struggle in the story
external conflict
Is one that can be seen and involves a character struggling against an opposite force
internal conflict
Occurs within characters head or heart
Exposition
Is the introduction of characters and background information and setting
rising action
Are the events leading up to the climax
Climax
Is the most interesting part or turning point of the story
falling action
Are the events directly following the climax of the story
Resolution
The conclusion of the story where all the loose ends are tied up
Flashback
Is a scene or event from the past that interrupts the present storyline
foreshadow
Hints or clues the author gives about what will happen in the story
chronological order
Order in which events occur in real time (time line)
flash foward
Is a scene or event that jumps forward in time
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