English I: Fall Semester Final Flashcards

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Exposition

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Introduction of characters, setting, and background information.

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Setting

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The time and place where the story takes place.

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Characterization

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Methods used to develop and describe characters.

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Conflict

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Struggle between opposing forces

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Rising Action

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Events leading up to the climax.

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Climax

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The turning point or most intense moment of the story.

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Falling action

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Events that occur after the climax

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Resolution

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The final outcome or solution to the conflict.

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Theme

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The central message or lesson of the story.

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Tone

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Author's attitude toward the subject