Fundamental terms and concepts for analyzing literature, covering plot, character, figurative language, and poetic devices.
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Plot
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The sequence of events that make up a story, arranged in a specific structure to create meaning.
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Exposition
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The introduction of the story where the setting, characters, and basic situation are presented.
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Rising Action
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The part of the story where conflicts develop and the suspense builds, leading toward the climax.
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Climax
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The turning point of the story, usually the most intense moment of conflict or decision.
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Falling Action
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The events that occur immediately after the climax, as the conflict begins to resolve.
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