Literary Elements - Pre-Test

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What are the stages of plot in order?

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exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution

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When do complications occur in a story?

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Rising Action

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What is the term for objects that represent something important in a story?

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Symbolism

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What is the definition of 'Setting' in literature?

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The time and place during which a story occurs.

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What is the organized pattern or sequence of events in a story called?

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Plot

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What is 'Exposition' in a story?

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

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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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Define 'Climax' in literature.

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The turning point or most intense moment in a story.

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What does 'Falling Action' refer to?

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

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What is 'Resolution' in a story?

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