| A | B |
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| symbol | anything that stands for or represents something else in literature |
| conflict | the main problem or struggle (internal or external) |
| plot | the sequence of events that makes up a story |
| exposition | sets the stage of the story--introduces the main characters and setting |
| inciting incident | an event that introduces the conflict |
| rising action | events occurring before the climax of the story |
| climax | the highest point of interest |
| falling action | events that take place after the climax |
| resolution | the solution to the conflict |
| denouement | ties up any loose ends in the plot |
