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| conflict | the struggle between opposing forces |
| plot | the sequence of events in a literary work |
| character | a person or animal who takes part in the action |
| main character | the most important charaacter in a story, poem, or play |
| minor character | one who takes part in the action but is not the focus of attention |
| setting | the time and place of the action |
| theme | a central message concern or purpose in a literary work |
| tone | a manner of expression in writing |
| foreshadowing | the use of clues that suggest events |
