Flashcards in Narrative Conventions Deck (18)
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Character
A character is made up of appearance, actions, relationships, dialogue, thoughts, and opinion of other characters
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Protagonist
The main character whom the events of the plot revolve around
Generally good guy 😇
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Antagonist
A character, group or institution to which opposes the protagonist
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Plot
Events that make up a story
Cause and Effect
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Climax
The point in the story that generates most intrest
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Conflict
The struggle or battle in a narrative
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Dialogue
A written or spoken conversational exchange between two or more people.
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Subplot
A secondary plot that is a supporting side story for the main plot
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Setting
The time, location and everything in which a story takes place
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Theme
A broad idea, message or moral of a story
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Style
The manner in which the author tells a story
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Symbolism
Any object or person that represents something else
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Imagery
Refers to descriptive language that evokes emotional responses
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Emotive language
To draw emotions of the reader to make them feel strongly toward the topic
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Descriptive language
Strong use of adjectives to describe a person, place, feeling or event
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Figurative language
Language to enhance descriptions
Personification
Simile
Metaphor
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Tone
The way we imagine the author would sound if they were reading the text aloud - presenting attitude towards the topic
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