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Unit 6: Longer Fiction or Drama II

AP English Literature and Composition — Note Packet

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Key Terms

Plot

The deliberate sequence of events an author crafts to build tension, reveal character, and drive home the big .

Exposition

The beginning of the plot where the audience learns about the characters, setting, and initial .

Climax

The peak of the story, the moment of highest tension and dramatic point.

Denouement/Resolution

The final stage of the plot where loose ends are tied up and a new is established.

Structure

How the author what happens in the story, manipulating time, pace, or juxtaposition.

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