EOC Vocab

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Suffix

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A letter or group of letters added to the end of a word to change its meaning or how it’s used.

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Affix

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A general term for any part (like a prefix or suffix) added to a word to change its meaning.

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Root Word

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The basic part of a word that gives it its main meaning.

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Prefix

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A letter or group of letters added to the beginning of a word to change its meaning.

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Rising Action

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Events in a story that build tension and lead to the climax.

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Flashback

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When a story goes back to an earlier time to show something important.

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Character Foil

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A character who is very different from another to highlight their traits.

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Irony

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When something happens that is the opposite of what you expect.

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Linear Plot

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A story told in the order events happen, from beginning to end.

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Non-Linear Plot

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A story told out of order, using flashbacks, or jumps in time.