MUST KNOW VOCAB Flashcards
i must know this vocab in 6th grade. (28 cards)
protagonist
the main character in the story
setting
where or when a story takes place
plot
the events
antagonist
the opposing force that brings conflict to the protagonists
complications
(problem) the struggle between opposing forces.
Exposition
the first part of the plot
inciting incident
the event that sets the story in motion
rising action
main part of the story
climax
the most exciting intense part of the story for the protagonist
falling action
events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution
resolution
the end of the story
mood
The atmosphere of writing. It is emotions a kid gives readers.
tone
The author’s attitude towards a topic, event, person, etc.
consumed
eat, drink, or indigest
corridors
a long passage in a building from which doors leads into rooms.
disorientated
make someone feel confused. make someone lose their sense of direction.
dominance
power and influence over others.
captors
a person or animal that catches or confines another.
devoid
entirely lacking or free from.
salvageable
rescue from loss at sea. The rescue of a wrecked ship.
gawked
stare openly and stupidly.
dilapidated
ina state of disrepair or ruin as a result of age or neglect.
emptiness
the state of containing nothing . the quality of lacking meaning or sincerity. the quality of having no value.
mood
a prevailing emotion or general attitude.
