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15 Cards in this Set
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exposition |
introduction of the story where we learn about the characters and their background |
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rising action |
the events that lead to the climax and create tension |
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climax |
also known as the "turning point", the most powerful part of the story |
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turning point |
also known as the "climax", the most powerful part of the story |
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falling action |
the part of the story after the climax showing how things are changing |
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denouement |
also known as the "resolution", the end of the story where we see the solutions to the problems |
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resolution |
also known as the "denouement", the end of the story where we see the solutions to the problems |
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fantasy |
a genre that includes magic elements, often in the form of mythical creatures, spells, or magic objects |
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science fiction |
a genre focusing on scientific changes to our world, it often includes space travel, mutants, experimentation |
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mystery |
a genre focusing on solving a crime or learning about a mysterious person or place, it often includes spies and detectives |
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realistic fiction |
a genre that focusing on modern people trying to deal with real world problems or events |
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historical fiction |
a genre that focuses on stories that take place at least 30 years ago, and often includes historic events or people |
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memoir |
a personal narrative that emotionally tells about key events in someone's life |
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autobiography |
a personal narrative about your entire life so far, written by you |
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biography |
a personal narrative about someone's entire life written by someone else |
