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23 Cards in this Set
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exposition |
introduces the story and gives necessary background information so we can understand what is happening
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rising action
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the events that lead to the climax including decisions and problems
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climax
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the high point of the story
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falling action
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events which happen after the climax, usually a result of the climax
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denouement (day nu moe) (resolution)
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the end of the falling actions and the conclusion to the story, may also include final outcome of conflicts or solution to mysteries
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plot
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a series of causal events that lead to and from a climax
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soliloquy
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a speech made by a person who is alone on stage
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betray
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1)To deliver into the hands of an enemy by treachery or fraud, in violation of trust; as, an officer betrayed the city.2)To violate by fraud, or unfaithfulness; as, to betray a trust.3)To violate confidence by disclosing a secret, or that which was entrusted.
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text
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words from the book
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conflict
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in literature conflict is a struggle between two opposing forces
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air raid siren
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sirens that sounded a warning as bombers attacked England during WW II
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heed
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give careful consideration or obedient regard
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subtext
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the unspoken thoughts and motives of characters—what they really think and believe
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infer
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what we understand about something that is not stated directly
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conspirators
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those who plot together against someone or something
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deceive
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to trick someone into believing something that is false
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public opinion
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what large groups of people feel and think
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fickle
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wavering; inconstant; unstable; of a changeable mind; irresolute; not firm in opinion or purpose; capricious
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tragedy
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a play that has three elements: the main character is noble or high born; the character has a weakness—known as a tragic flaw, or hamartia—that leads to his making poor decisions; the consequences of these decisions cause the character to fall
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comedy
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a play that is usually funny and ends with some of the main characters getting married
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history
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a play based on historical events
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tragic flaw
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a weakness that leads to the main character making poor decisions
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hamartia (haw mar TEE uh)
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a tragic flaw |
