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16 Cards in this Set
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In medias res
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Described a narrative that begins not at the beginning of the story but somewhere in the middle. Usually at some crucial point in the action
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Flashback
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A narrated scene that marks a break in the order to inform the reader about events that took place before the opening scene of a work
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Exposition
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A narrative device often used at the beginning of a work that provides necessary background information about the character and their circumstances
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Rising action
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The development of conflict and complications in a literary work that build toward the climax
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External conflict
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The struggle between two or more opposing forces, often the protagonist and another force
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Internal conflict
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A struggle within ones self
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Suspense
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A state of uncertainty, anticipation, and curiosity as to the outcome of a story
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Climax
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The moment at which the conflict or problem in a story reaches it's point of greatest intensity and is thereafter resolved
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Resolution
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The resolution is the outcome or result of a complex situation or sequence of events that usually occurs near the final stages of the plot
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Protagonist
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Main character
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Antagonist
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The character against whom the protagonist struggles
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Direct characterization
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When the writer tells us information about the character
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Indirect characterization
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The writer shows us clues that give insight about the character
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Dynamic character
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One who's personality changes of evolves over the course of the narrative
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Static character
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Simplified character who does. Not change
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Foil
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A character that serves by contrast to highlight or emphasize opposing traits in another character
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