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100
Define Plot
>Sequence of events that makes up a story
100
Define Rising Action
>Actions occur that create tension
100
Define Direct Characterization
>Characters that are specified by the author *point-blank*
100
Internal Conflict
>Inward dilemma of a character: Man vs. self
100
Antagonist
>Character or force the opposes the protagonist *enemy*
200
>Point of most tension/emotion
Climax
200
Define Setting
>Time and place of a story
200
>Changes over the course of the story
Dynamic Characterization
200
Conversation between characters
Dialogue
200
Irony
Literary technique that portrays differences
300
>Setting, Characters, and Time is introduced
Exposition
300
>Type of literature: Fiction, non-fiction, poetry, etc.
Genre
300
Define Indirect Characterization
>Readers must make inferences about the character
300
Flashback
>Reference made to an earlier event
300
Suspense
feeling of uncertainty about the story's outcome
400
Define Resolution
>Conflict is resolved, insight is gained
400
Define Theme
>Lesson/moral learned
400
Define Conflict
>To come into a collision or disagreement
400
Foreshadow
>Hints @ future events in the story
400
Mood
feeling evoked in the reader
500
>Actions that follow the climax
Falling Action
500
Define Characterization
>Process by writer... reveals personality
500
External Conflict
>Outward Dilemma of a character: Man Vs. Nature
500
Protagonist
>Main Character
500
writers attitude toward the subject matter
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