Literary Devices Flashcards
1
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exposition
A
the introduction of the story, where the main characters or other elements are introduced
2
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rising action
A
the introduction of the story, where the main characters or other elements are introduced
3
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turning point/climax
A
the most exciting part of the story
4
Q
falling action
A
events that lead to the problem/conflict being solved
5
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resolution
A
events that bring the story to a close (also known as denouement)
6
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theme/central message
A
the underlying message of a story, poem, or play
7
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internal conflict
A
a struggle that takes place in a character’s mind (ex.: man vs. self;
8
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external conflict
A
a struggle between a character and an outside force (ex.: man vs. character, man vs. nature, and man vs. society, man vs. fate)
