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Elements of Literature
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15
Language - English
8th Grade
03/21/2012

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Exposition
Definition
The part of the plot where the characters, setting and conflict are introduced.
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Protagonist
Definition
The main character or "good guy".
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Antagonist
Definition
The opposing force or "bad guy".
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Characterization
Definition
The way the personality of the character comes out, the way a character gets described.
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Plot
Definition
The line that we use to tell the parts of a story
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Conflict
Definition
A struggle or problem between two forces.
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External Conflict
Definition
A problem a character faces outside of himself.
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Resolution
Definition
This is the part of the plot where the loose ends are tied up and the story comes to an end.
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Setting
Definition
The time and place a story takes place.
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Theme
Definition
The lesson or moral of the story.
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Climax
Definition
The most exciting part of the story where you don't know which way it will turn out.
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Character
Definition
The person, animal or creature that we find in stories.
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Internal Conflict
Definition
A struggle or problem a character faces within himself.
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Falling Action
Definition
The shortest part of the story that explains how the conflict is solved; it comes after we find out which way the story is going to go.
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Rising Action
Definition
The longest part of the story where the conflicts are explained and what happens along the way.
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