ENG I EOC Elements of Literature

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aside

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A line spoken by an actor not intended for others on stage.

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character

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An imaginary person represented in a work of fiction.

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characterization

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A vivid verbal description.

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climax

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The decisive moment in a novel or play.

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conflict

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Opposition in a work of fiction between characters or forces.

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development

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The act of improving by expanding, enlarging, or refining.

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dialogue

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The lines spoken by characters in drama or fiction.

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diction

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The manner in which something is expressed in words.

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dramatic irony

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When the audience understands something the characters don't.

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flashback

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A transition in a story to an earlier event or scene.