BMMS Narrative Vocab.

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A conversation between characters.

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dialogue

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The main thought or principal theme in a work of literature; sometimes it is implied rather than stated.

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central idea

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A person who actively opposes or is hostile to someone or something; an adversary.

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antagonist

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A judgment based on reasoning rather than on a direct or explicit statement. A conclusion based on facts or circumstances; understanding gained by 'reading between the lines.'

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inference

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Point of view in which the narrator is outside of the story - an observer. (Ex: He, She, they, his, her)

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third person

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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protagonist

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The perspective from which a story is told.

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point of view

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The introduction of background information in a story, such as setting, events that occurred before the main plot, and the characters' backstories.

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exposition

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A literary device used to give hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

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foreshadowing

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The sequence of events in a story, typically including a beginning, middle, and end.

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narrative structure