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epiphany
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sudden, intuitive perception of or insight into the reality or essential meaning of something, usually initiated by some simple, homely, or commonplace occurrence or experience
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dilemma
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a situation requiring a choice between equally undesirable alternatives
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conflict
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a struggle between 2 opposing forces or characters in a short story, novel, play, or narrative poem
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rising action
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those events in a play that lead to a turning point in the action
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climax
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point of greatest emotional intensity, interest, or suspense in a narrative
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resolution
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a resolve or determination
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plot
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sequence of events or happenings in a literary work
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irony
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a contrast or inongruity between what is stated and what is really meant
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satire
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a kinda of writing that holds up to ridicule or contempt the weakness and wrongdoing of individuals, groups, institutions, or humanity in general
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farce
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a type of comedy based on a farfeched humorous situation, often with ridiculous or stereotyped characters
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