Brave the Wilderness Vocab

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Belonging

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A feeling of being accepted and included in a group or community. Example: Being part of the study group gave her a sense of belonging.

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Exposition

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The introduction of a story that sets the scene, introduces characters, and provides background information. Example: The exposition of the story is the setting.

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Terrifying

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Causing extreme fear or dread. Example: He was afraid of spiders, and the large spider was terrifying.

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Negotiation

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A discussion aimed at reaching an agreement. Example: As part of the negotiation, he was able to get the car in the color he wanted.

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Console

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To comfort someone in a time of grief or disappointment. Example: Her friend tried to console her when her cat died.

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Setting

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The time and place in which a story occurs. Example: The setting of the story was a small town in the 1980s.

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Climax

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of a story. Example: The climax of the story was when the hero faced the villain.

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Resolution

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close. Example: The resolution of the story showed how the characters moved on after the conflict.

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Theme

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The central idea or message in a work of literature. Example: A common theme in stories is the struggle between good and evil.

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Characterization

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The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character. Example: The author used direct characterization to describe the main character.