Short Fiction Unit Vocab.

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Rising Action

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The part of a story where tension and suspense begin to grow, leading up to the climax.

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Biography

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A genre of writing that tells the life story of a real person, not a fictional character.

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Climax

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The turning point in a story, or the most exciting part of the story.

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Static Character

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A character that does not change throughout the story.

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Supporting Details

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Information that backs up or supports the main idea of a text.

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Fiction

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A genre of literature that involves imaginary events and characters.

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Exposition

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The introduction of a story where characters, setting, and background information are presented.

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Dynamic Character

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A character who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

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Round Character

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A well-developed character with a complex personality.

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Theme

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The central idea or message conveyed in a literary work.