Literary Elements

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Point of View

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The perspective from which a story is narrated.

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Exposition

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

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Rising Action

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The series of events that lead to the climax of the story, building tension and developing conflict.

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Setting

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The time and place in which the story takes place.

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Characters

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The individuals who participate in the action of a literary work.

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Conflict

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The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot of a story.

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Climax

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The turning point or most intense moment in a story, often leading to the resolution of the conflict.

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Falling Action

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution of the story.

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Resolution

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The conclusion of the story, where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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Theme

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The underlying message or main idea of a literary work.