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Unit 5 Lesson 1 Flash Cards
plot literary elements
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12th Grade
11/18/2015

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antagonist
Definition
the character who causes conflict for the protagonist
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character
Definition
any person appearing in a story
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climax
Definition
the moment of greatest tension in the conflict; the turning point of the story
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conflict
Definition
a struggle between opposing characters and/or forces
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exposition
Definition
provides readers with the background information they need to understand the story; introduces the characters and setting of the story
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external conflict
Definition
a struggle with an outside character or force
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falling action
Definition
the consequences of the protagonist's decision or action play out
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internal conflict
Definition
a struggle that takes place within the protagonist
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narrative
Definition
a story
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plot
Definition
series of actions and events that take place in a story
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protagonist
Definition
the main character in the story
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resolution
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the unfinished parts of the plot are resolved; story comes to its conclusion
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rising action
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when things begin to happen, conflict is introduced, and tension builds
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setting
Definition
the time and the place in which the story occurs
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