Unit 2 Vocabulary

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point of view

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The vantage point from which the story is told

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protagonist

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The main character in a story, often facing challenges and undergoing change throughout the narrative.

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antagonist

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict and tension in the story

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characterization

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The description and information provided by the author about the characters in a story

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summarize

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To provide a brief overview of a story- only the most important events of the story are included

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theme

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The universal truth or life lesson that the author is trying to convey in the story

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perspective

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Narrator’s attitude/beliefs based on their own personal experiences - HOW is the story being told?

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internal conflict

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When a character struggles with a problem happening within their own mind.

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external conflict

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A struggle between a major character and an outside force. (person v. person, person v. nature, person v. society)

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direct characterization

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When the author directly tells the reader about a character's personality, physical appearance, and other details.