Academic Vocab FLASHCARDS Sept Week 2

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Protagonist

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Main character at the center of the story. Example: Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games.

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Antagonist

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The character who opposes the protagonist. Example: Scar in The Lion King.

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Audience

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The intended target group for a message. Example: Middle school students for Diary of a Wimpy Kid.

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Author’s Craft

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The writer’s intentional use of techniques to create an effect. Example: Short, choppy sentences to create suspense.

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Author’s Purpose

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The reason an author writes. Example: To inform readers about recycling in a newspaper article.

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Characterization

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How a character is developed. Example: Wilbur in Charlotte’s Web is described as 'small and weak' (direct) but shows kindness (indirect).

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Conflict

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Opposition that drives the story. Example: Harry’s conflict with Voldemort (external) and his self-doubt (internal) in Harry Potter.

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Exposition

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The beginning of the story where characters, setting, and the main conflict are introduced. Example: The Three Little Pigs introduces the pigs and their decision to build houses.

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Rising Action

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Events that build suspense and develop the conflict. Example: Elsa’s powers are revealed in Frozen, creating tension.

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Climax

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The turning point or the most intense moment of the conflict. Example: The glass slipper fits Cinderella's foot.