9th English 1 Vocab part 1

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Conflict

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A struggle between opposing forces, typically a protagonist and antagonist.

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Plot

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A term for the events that form a story's main part.

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Exposition: The start of a story where characters are introduced and the main conflict arises.

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The beginning of the story, where characters of the story are established. The conflict or main problem is introduced as well.

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Rising Action

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A series of events that build up to the.

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Climax

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Turning point in the story.

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Falling Action in plot development

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Events after the climax that lead to the solution of the "problem".

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Resolution

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Solution or end of the story; all "loose ends" tied up and conflict resolved.

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Characterization

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A literary device that highlights and explains character details.

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Setting

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Time and place in which the story occurs.

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Point of View

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Mode of narration: 1st, 2nd, or 3rd person.