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35 Cards in this Set
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time, location, background, environment
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setting
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process by which a writer reveals character
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characterization
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choice and arrangement of interrelated events within a work of fiction
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plot
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perspective from which a work of fiction is told
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point of view
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introduces the characters and setting
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exposition
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universal idea that is the author's message
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theme
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struggle that develops out of the interplay between two opposing forces
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conflict
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the good guy
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protagonist
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the bad guy
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antagonist
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place in the story where the conflict is established
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causal action
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obstacles that hinder solving the conflict
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complication
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the conflict is resolved
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climax
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everything that happens after the climax
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denouement/resolution
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narrator tells the story using 1st person pronouns and doesn't participate in the story's events (very rare)
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1st person observer
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narrator tells the story using 1st person pronouns and does participate in the story's events
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1st person participant
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narrator tells the story using 3rd person pronouns and presents the inner thoughts and reactions of all major characters
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3rd person omniscient
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narrator tells the story using 3rd person pronouns and presents the inner thoughts and reactions of only one character
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3rd person limited
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players in a work of fiction
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characters
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one or more ______ usually occurs in novels, but seldom in a short story
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subplot
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combination of syntax, diction, tone, etc, that is unique to an author
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style
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in setting, an example would be 9 am on a Saturday
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time
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in setting, an example would be room 114 at Plattsmouth High School
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location
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in setting, an example would be dark, stormy, trees in even rows, racial prejudice
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environment
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in setting, an example would be fear of potatoes, due to being pelted with them every day after school
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background
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type of character whose primary purpose is to be contrasted with other characters
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foil
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type of character about whom too little information is known. This character is often a stereotype.
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flat
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type of character about whom enough information is presented to give them fully developed, complex three dimensional personalities
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round
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character who fails to change in any significant way
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static
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character who changes in a significant way
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dynamic
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this is the only internal conflict
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character vs. self
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an external conflict--two people fighting
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character vs. character
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an external conflict--the main character is trying to avoid being sucked into a tornado
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character vs. nature
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an external conflict--the main character is being chased by a potato throwing ghost
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character vs. supernatural/paranormal
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an external conflict--the main character is fighting against an evil government
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character vs. society
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Have you studied enough for your final?
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probably not, and I should go through these flashcards again
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