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Full of extra or unnecessary decoration.
Fussy
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(Verb) offered, given
proffered
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(adjective) believable, reasonable
Plausible
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The actual story around which the entire book, movie, play, etc. is based
plot
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The problem or obstacle of the story. The plot is focused around the characters solving this problem
Conflict
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The results or outcomes of something
Consequences
200
Intention of the writer
Author's purpose
200
Muslim or Hindu holy persons who travel and supposedly do miraculous or magical things
Fakirs
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The most exciting part of the story; typically when the characters are solving the conflict
Climax
200
The main character(s) the story revolves around; is usually the hero
Protagonist
300
(noun) One of the things in a mixture.
Ingredient
300
People who might be guilty of a crime.
Suspect(s)
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The author’s central idea or message; this is not always directly stated
Theme
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The character or force that stands in the way of the protagonist; usually the villain
Antagonist
300
When the conflict is over; when the problem is solved. Typically the end of the story.
Resolution
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(adjective) Not relating to the main part or the most important part.
Peripheral
400
A good luck charm; an object with supposed magical powers
Talisman
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The individuals the story is about or involves
Characters
400
Often fearful or unreasonably worried about something.
Neurotic
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Location or time of the story
setting
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(noun) The act of surrendering, giving in to something, or quitting
Resignation
500
Always complaining or whining
Querulous
500
Not conscious, especially after being hit.
Insensibility
500
The background information to the story
Exposition
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Arrogant, proud, domineering; with unjustified power or authority; Urgent; strongly drawing attention
Imperious
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