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20 Cards in this Set
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conflict |
the problem in the story; the struggle between opposing forces |
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external conflict |
a character is struggling against an outside force |
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internal conflict |
the struggle takes place within the mind of a character |
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word choice |
the way words are used by the authour. Formal words, slang, unusual words, words in another language, repeating word, etc |
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symbolism |
the use of a person, place or thing to express or represent ideas or qualities in literature
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dialogue |
shows the reader how the characters speak and can show the characters backround |
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mood |
the feeling created by a literary work |
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plot |
the sequence of events in a story; has 5 stages |
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Point of View |
the perspective or vantage point from which the story is told |
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setting |
the time and place of the action in a story |
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theme |
the central message, concern or purpose of the story |
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tone |
the atmosphere of feeling that the author establishes in the story |
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mood |
the atmosphere or feeling that the reader feels as they read the story |
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sensory language |
appeals to the five senses and creates a certain style. Writing that helps the reader to see,hear,touch,taste, and smell the action of the story. Descriptive writing |
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foreshadow |
a hint that something is going to happen |
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exposition |
how the story begins- introduces the setting, characters and basic situation of the story |
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rising action |
events in the story that move the plot forward; is where the conflict is introduced |
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climax |
the high point in the action of the plot |
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falling action |
events in the story that lead to the resolution |
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resolution |
conflicts are resolved and loose ends are tied up |
