Literary Elements

Question 1

This is an example of an external conflict.

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man vs. nature

Question 2

This element gives the reader satisfaction of the protagonist´s work throughout the story.

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falling action

Question 3

A literary device used to talk about background information such as the setting and characters.

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exposition

Question 4

Love and friendship are examples of ____________ in literature.

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themes

Question 5

Term used to describe the events that make up a story.

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plot

Question 6

When words are used in a way that their intended meaning is different from the actual meaning.

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irony

Question 7

The basic element of any plot.

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conflict

Question 8

This element gives the reader an opportunity to relax and is known as denouement in French.

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resolution

Question 9

Character that stands in opposition to the main character.

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antagonist

Question 10

This literary element includes weather, social conditions and geographical locations.

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setting

Question 11

Series of relative incidents that create suspense, interest and tension in a narrative.

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rising action

Question 12

¨Lend me your ears¨ is an example this type of figure of speech.

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zeugma

Question 13

The central character or leading figure in a story.

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protagonist

Question 14

This part of the plot can be referred to as the crisis.

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climax

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