Literary Terms

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Conflict: Man vs Man

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A type of conflict where the main character struggles against another character in the story.

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Plot Diagram: Conclusion/Resolution

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The final part of a story where the conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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Theme

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The central idea or message in a work of literature that can be applied to life.

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Conflict: Man vs Society

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A type of conflict where the main character struggles against societal rules or norms.

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Inference

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The process of drawing conclusions based on limited information.

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Conflict: Man vs Nature

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A type of conflict where the main character struggles against natural forces.

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Conflict: Man vs Self

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A type of conflict where the main character struggles with their own thoughts, feelings, or decisions.

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Exposition

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The introduction of background information in a story, including characters, setting, and basic conflict.

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Rising Action

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

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Climax

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The turning point in a story, where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.