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31 Cards in this Set
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Plot
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The events or what happens in a story.
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Exposition
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The information given at the start of the story that enables the reader to understand the plot.
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Internal Conflict:
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A problem that takes place inside a character's head. It is a choice or decision that has to be made or an emotion to be overcome.
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External Conflict:
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A problem that takes place outside of the character’s head. It a struggle against a force that must be overcome
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Climax:
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The highest point of action in a story.
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Dénouement:
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The ending of the story when all of the conflicts have been solved.
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Suspense
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The quality in a story that makes the reader want to know what will happen next.
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Foreshadowing:
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A clue placed in a story that hints at what will happen later.
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Irony:
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A joke played by fate or a strange humor.
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Cliche:
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Something that is easily recognizable because it is overused.
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Direct Characterization
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When the author comes right out and tells the audience about the character.
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Indirect Characterization:
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The character’s personality is shown through their appearence.
Examples: Clothing, Facial Features |
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Indirect Characterization:
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The character’s personality is shown through their actions.
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Indirect Characterization:
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The character’s personality is shown through their words.
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Indirect Characterization:
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The character’s personality is shown through reactions of other characters.
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Stock/ Flat Character
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Character demonstrates one side to their personality.
A stereotype. |
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Round Characters
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Character demonstrates many sides (emotions) to thier personality.
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Static Character
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The personality stays the sane.
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Dynamic Characters
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The character undergoes a major personality change.
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Symbolism:
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Something that represents a deeper meaning.
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Theme:
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The underlying message revealed in the story
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Protagonist:
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The hero or main character of a story.
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Antagonist:
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The "villian" of a story or the one who is against the protagonist.
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Antihero:
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A hero who does not have the typical qualities of a hero.
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First Person Point of View
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Uses the words I, Me, My, We, Our
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Second Person Point of View
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Uses the words you and your.
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Third Person Point of View
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Uses the words he, she, they, and the name.
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Limited Third Person Point of View
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Gives the thoughts and feelings of one character.
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Omniscient
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Gives the thoughts and feelings of many characters.
It is like an all knowing God that can go into every characters head. |
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Setting
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The time and place of a story.
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Anachronism
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Something that does not fit within the time setting.
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