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27 Cards in this Set
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Plot
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The related series of events that make up a story.
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Climax
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The turning point in the story;emotionalhigh point for the character.
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Conflict
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The struggles between opposing forces, usually characters.
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Character
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The individuals involed in the action of the story.
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Setting
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The time and place, or where and when, the action occurs.
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Point of Veiw
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The view point from which a story is told.
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Theme
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The main idea behind a literary work; the message, in the story.
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Bawl
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Shout loudly and without restraint.
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Disgrace
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Dishonor: bring shame or dishonor upon; "he dishonored his family by committing a serious crime.
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Muttered
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A low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech.
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Reckless
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Marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences.
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Unfathomable
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Of depth; not capable of being sounded or measured.
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Incredulous
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Not disposed or willing to believe; unbelieving.
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Roguishly
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Like a dishonest rogue.
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Scatterbrained
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Rattlebrained: lacking sense or discretion.
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Scowled
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Frown with displeasure.
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Winced
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Making an involuntary FACIAL EXPRESSION or movement because of pain or fear.
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Aloofness
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Distance: indifference by personal withdrawal; "emotional distance.
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Cunning
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Attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness.
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Gallantly
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Unflinching in battle or action.
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Ornery
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Cantankerous: having a difficult and contrary disposition.
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Quivering
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Shaking: a shaky motion>
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Apprehensive
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Quick to understand>
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Contemptuously
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Without respect; in a disdainful manner.
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Defiance
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Intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude>
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Reforatory
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Correctional institution for the detention and discipline and training of young or first offenders.
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Unceasingly
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Endlessly: with unflagging resolve.
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