1. Literary Elements in “The Necklace”

2. Elements of Plot Plot – The sequence of events in a story including…
Exposition – The early part of the story which sets the tone, establishes the setting and introduces the characters
Rising Action – action that builds suspense to a climax
Climax – turning point of story, highest point of interest
Falling action / Resolution – After the climax, author resolves conflict and ties up loose ends

3. Conflict
External conflict – character vs. outside force like nature, another character or physical obstacle
Internal conflict – occurs within a character…personal struggle

4. Irony – contrast between appearance and reality – 3 kinds
Situational irony – contrasts what the reader expects vs. what actually happens
Dramatic Irony – when audience knows what will happen before the characters
Verbal Irony – what is said is exaggerated or means something else