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16 Cards in this Set
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Genre
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a type, a specific category of writing.
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fiction
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writing that is not true.
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non fiction
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writing that is true.
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prose
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ordinary language without rhyme or meter.
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protagonist
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the main character in a piece of fiction
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antagonist
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the villain or enemy of the protagonist
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plot
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what happens
1. intro 2. rising action 3. climax 4. falling action 5. resolution = catastrophe (in tragedy) |
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exposition
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intro creates atmosphere
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rising action
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part of plot where problems cause by conflict develop
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climax
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turning point in the action
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climax
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turning point in the action
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falling action
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the sequence of events that lead to resolution of conflict
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resolution
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answer or solution to problem
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conflict
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a struggle created by 2 opposing forces
protag vs. nature protag vs. antagonist protag vs. society protag vs. self |
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setting
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the time place environment and surronding circumstances of story or work of fiction
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point of view
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perspective from which fiction is told
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