Literary Terms Review

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most exciting or intense part of the story; the turning point of the story.

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What is the plot of a story?

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What happens in a story; the chain of events that makes up a story.

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What is mood in literature?

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The feelings the readers get when reading the author's words.

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What is internal conflict?

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A mental struggle within the mind of a character.

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What is a round character?

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A complex character you know a lot about.

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What is external conflict?

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A struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character or nature.

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What is theme in literature?

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The central idea or message in a story.

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What is exposition?

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The introduction of background information in a story, such as setting and characters.

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What is rising action?

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The series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax.

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What is resolution?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.