Literary Elements

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Theme

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Central ideas in the novel; the author's meaning for the story.

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Exposition

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The beginning of the story, including the characters and setting.

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Conflict

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The problem that makes the story interesting.

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rising action

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the events that build suspense and increase interest in a story.

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climax

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The point of greatest suspense and intensity; usually near the end of the story,

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Falling Action

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The events that wrap up the story.

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Resolution

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How the story ends and the problem is solved.