Literary Elements Review

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What is the turning point of the story where the action reaches a peak?

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climax

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The mood of a passage, book, or song is...

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how you feel after reading or listening.

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What term means stories that come from a writer's imagination that are made up?

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fiction

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Which indirect characterization method does the author use to show the reader that Scott is disorganized?

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Looks (Scott's backpack wasn't quite zipped and papers were falling out).

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Which indirect characterization method does the author use to show the reader that Jake is selfless?

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Actions (Jake offers his sweatshirt to Cassie).

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What is the definition of 'exposition' in a story?

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters.

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What is 'rising action' in a narrative?

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

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What does 'resolution' refer to in a story?

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The conclusion where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to an end.

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What is 'theme' in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed by the story.

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What is 'conflict' in a narrative?

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The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.