Literary Terms Flashcard #1, Spring 2024

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Internal Conflict

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The conflict of a story where a character struggles with something inside themselves.

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External Conflict

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The conflict in a story between a character and an outside force such as nature, technology, or another character.

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Climax

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The highest point of tension in a story, often considered the 'most exciting part'.

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Characterization

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The way a writer assigns traits and features to a character, helping us learn about each character.

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Falling Action

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Events that occur after the climax and lead to the resolution of the story.

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Conflict

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The struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the plot.

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Rising Action

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The series of events that build up to the climax, increasing tension and developing the conflict.

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Resolution

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

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Tone

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The author's attitude toward the subject matter or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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Mood

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The emotional atmosphere of a story, created by the author's use of language and setting.