Short Fiction Unit Vocab.

Front

Main character in a story

Back

protagonist

Front

A good theme for 'Goldilocks and the Three Bears'

Back

Don't touch other's things

Front

The single event that begins and signals the action beginning the main conflict

Back

inciting incident

Front

Genre that emerged in the late 18th century with characteristics like mystery, supernatural elements, and dark settings

Back

gothic genre

Front

A character that has numerous character traits and we see many sides of their personality is called a __________ character.

Back

round

Front

A character that undergoes significant internal change throughout the story is called a __________ character.

Back

dynamic

Front

A character that remains the same throughout the story is called a __________ character.

Back

static

Front

The turning point in a story where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity is called the __________.

Back

climax

Front

A character who opposes the protagonist is known as the __________.

Back

antagonist

Front

A literary device that gives hints about what will happen later in the story is called __________.

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foreshadowing