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Literary Terms 1
Some Basic literary terms
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English
9th Grade
09/19/2012

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Flashback
Definition
interjected scene that takes the narrative back in time from the current story
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Foreshadowing
Definition
the use of hints or clues in a narrative to suggest what action is to come
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Subplot
Definition
a secondary or minor plot in a literary work which may contrast with the main plot, highlight the main plot, or be completely unrelated to the main plot
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Parallel Structure
Definition
two or more major plots that occur within a story and usually intersect
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Non-linear Plot
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a plot becomes non aligned through the use of literary techniques and may be hard to follow and even seem somewhat disorganized
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Plot
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the structure and relationship of actions and events in a work of fiction
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Setting
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the general locale, historical time, and social circumstances in which the action of a fictional or dramatic work occurs
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Expository Essay
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an essay which shares, explains, suggests, or explores information, emotion, and ideas
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