Literary Terms
Literary Terms
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What is exposition?

A comprehensive description and explanation of an idea or theory.

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What is resolution?

The final part of a story's plot structure.

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What is foreshadowing?

Be a warning or indication of (a future event).

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What is rising action?

The plot section begins with a conflict concerned with the main character's struggle to overcome that conflict.

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What is climax?

The turning point where the conflict is resolved.

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What is falling action?

The time in a story that follows the climax and leads to the resolution.