Vocab Set #1 (Thomas 23)

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Sequence of events in a story: introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.

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Plot

Front

Struggle between opposing forces creating tension and driving the plot.

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Conflict

Front

Creating and developing a character in a story, including appearance, personality, beliefs, and motivations.

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Characterization

Front

Tension or anxiety from uncertainty in a story.

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Suspense

Front

Underlying message in literature.

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Theme

Front

Author's attitude toward the subject in literature.

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Tone

Front

A literary device where the intended meaning is opposite to the literal meaning.

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Irony

Front

Emotional atmosphere in literature affecting the reader.

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Mood

Front

Vivid, descriptive language creating sensory experiences.

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Imagery

Front

Hints in a narrative suggesting future events

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Foreshadowing