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26 Cards in this Set
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character
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the people who participate in the action of the story
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plot
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the sequence of events in a story
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exposition
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information given at the beginning of a story that sets the tone, introduces the characters, and gives imortant background
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rising action
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events in the story that move the plot ahead to the climax
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climax
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the most exciting part of a story where the reader's interest is highest
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falling action
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part of the resolution; it follows the climax, and usually provides resolution of the conflict
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setting
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the time and place where the action of a story occurs
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characterization
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the methods an author uses to reveal his characters to the readers
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conflict
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a struggle between opossing forces
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imagery
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descriptive language that appeals to the senses
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mood
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the feeling or atmosphere that the writer creates for the reader
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tone
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the attitude the writer takes towards his subject
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theme
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the main idea of a work of fiction
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symbol/symbolism
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something that stands for or represents something else beyond itself or its literal meaning
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foreshadowing
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hints or clues that indicate events or situations that will occur later in the story
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point of view
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the perspective from which the story is being told: 1st person, 3rd person omniscient, 3rd person limited
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simile
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a comparison between 2 things using the words "like" or "as"
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metaphor
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a direct comparison between 2 things NOT using the words "like" or "as"
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personification
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giving human characteristics to non-human things
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hyperbole
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extreme exaggeration used for effect or emphasis
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irony
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contrast between appearance and realiaty
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allusion
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a reference to something historical or literary
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epic poem
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a long narrative poem about the adventures of a hero whose actions reflect the ideals and values of a nation or race
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epic hero
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a larger than life figure who embodies the ideals of a nation or race
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foil
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2 characters who emphasize the traits of each other through their differences
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epithet
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a brief description that points out the defining traits of a person or thing
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