Final Exam Study Guide

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What is a first person narrator?

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Character in the story who is telling the story; uses I or we.

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What is suspense?

Back

Anticipation, uncertainty or anxiety in the reader about what will happen in a story.

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Who is the son of Ulysses?

Back

Telemachus.

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When does the falling action take place?

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After the climax.

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Who is the villain in the story?

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Antagonist.

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What is the definition of exposition in a story?

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Introduces story; gives background information on characters and setting.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point or the most intense moment in the story.

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What is the definition of protagonist?

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

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What is the setting of a story?

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Time, place, and total environment of the story.

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What is the definition of rising action?

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The series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax.