Soph Story Vocab List One

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Definition: an account of imaginary or real people and events for entertainment

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story

Front

Definition: action that makes up a story

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plot

Front

Events after the climax leading to resolution

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Falling action

Front

Struggle between opposing forces in a story; characters' wants collide.

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conflict

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Part of a story introducing characters, background, and setting.

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exposition

Front

Central part of a story where problems arise, leading to the climax.

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rising action

Front

High point in a story's action

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climax

Front

Part of a story where conflicts are resolved and action concludes.

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resolution

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Techniques used by a writer to develop a character

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characterization

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Person or force opposing the hero

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antagonist