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24 Cards in this Set
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Retelling structure
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when you retell a story in a shorter and easier way
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subplots
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plots that are not as important as the main plot
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parallel episode
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when the story repeats a part several times
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internal conflict
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when the conflict of the character is having a problem mentally
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external conflict
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when the character has problems with the outside forces
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conflicts in a story
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the main problem in the story
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complications in a story
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small problems in the story
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comic timing
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to use rhythm and tempo to enhance comedy and humor
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slap stick
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comedy characterized by physical actions and foolish situations
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satire
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humor to exaggerate or ridicule people stupidity
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spoof
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mocking someone or something without actually hurting their feelings
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parody
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an imitation of an artist,writer or genere with an exageration for a comic effect
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comedic irony
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irony used for comic effect
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sarcasm
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a sharp, bitter or cutting expresion
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hyperbole
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exaggeration to create humor
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meiosis
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understanding the obvious
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dialect
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vocabulary used by a specific group of people
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homophonic pun
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are created by replacing a word for a similar sounding word
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homographic pun
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are created by using a word that has to meanings
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compound pun
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are made by using two or more words that sound similar to other different words
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characterization
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a way a writer reveals a character
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direct characterization
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when the author makes statements about a character's personality directly to the reader
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indirect characterization
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when the author reveals the character's personality through that character's thoughts, words, or interactions with others.
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character motivation
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the characters personality
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