Vocabulary 25-26 Flashcard

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What is the term for 'events after the climax leading toward resolution'?

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Falling Action: The part of a story that occurs after the climax and leads to the resolution.

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What is the term for descriptive language appealing to the senses?

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Imagery: Language that creates visual representations in our minds by appealing to the senses.

Front

What is the term for 'how the story's main problem is solved'?

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Resolution: The part of a story where the main problem is resolved.

Front

What is the term for events building tension leading to the climax?

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

Front

What is the term for 'written conversation between characters'?

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Dialogue: A conversation between two or more characters in a story.

Front

What is the term for a character's struggle against an outside force?

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External Conflict: A struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character or nature.

Front

What is the term for a character's internal struggle?

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Internal Conflict: A psychological struggle within a character, often involving emotions or decisions.

Front

What is the term for the main character in a story?

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Protagonist: The main character around whom the story revolves.

Front

What is the term for the character or force that opposes the protagonist?

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Antagonist: The character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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What is the term for the introduction of background information in a story?

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Exposition: The part of a story that provides background information about characters, setting, and events.