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14 Cards in this Set
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Exposition |
Background information or events necessary to understand a story. Often includes an introduction to characters and setting (place and time story takes place). |
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Rising Action |
The conflicts and complications that develop a story |
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Climax |
The peak of the action; the most intense or suspenseful moment. Often represents a turning point in the story. |
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Falling Action |
The events after the climax (often the consequences of the climax) that lead to the resolution of the story. |
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Resolution |
The end result or conclusion; “tying up any loose ends.” In a personal narrative, the resolution may include a reflection. |
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sensory details |
Sensory details are language that appeals to one or more of the five senses—sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell. |
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figurative language |
Figurative language is language used in an imaginative way to express ideas that are not literally true. It is used for effect, such as with personification, simile, metaphor, and hyperbole |
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characterization |
Characterization is the method a writer uses to develop characters; for example, through description, actions, and dialogue. |
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Character |
people, animals, or imaginary creatures that take part in a story |
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Conflict |
a struggle, problem, or obstacle in a story |
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Setting |
the sequence of events that make up a story |
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Theme |
a writer’s central idea or main message about life; |
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Plot |
the sequence of events that make up a story |
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Myth |
Myths are traditional stories that explain beliefs, customs, or natural phenomenon through the actions of gods or heroes |
