plot related terms Flashcards

1
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what is a setting

A

where and when the story takes place

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2
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plot

A

the series of events in a story

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3
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Protagonist

A

the main character

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4
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antagonist

A

character against the protagonist

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5
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what is a dialogue

A

a conversation between characters

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6
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what is an internal conflict

A

a problem in a characters minds

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7
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what is an external conflict

A

problem against an outside force.

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8
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what if foreshadowing

A

the author gives hints or clues about an event that may occur later

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9
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what is exposition

A

the beginning of the story when setting, characters and conflict, are introduced.

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10
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what is a rising action

A

events that build towards the climax

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11
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climax

A

a turning point of the story, usually near the ending where the most successful event occurs.

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12
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what is the resolution

A

ending where the conflict is resolved

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13
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what is the theme

A

the message about life from the author

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14
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what is a flashback

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it is the action that goes back to an earlier time

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