W16/24 MAS Vocabulary

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Plot

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The sequence of events in a story or play.

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Act

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A major division of a play.

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Theme

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The central idea or message of a text.

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Characterisation

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How a writer develops and presents characters.

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Comic relief

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A humorous moment that lightens a serious text.

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Stage directions

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Instructions in a script explaining movement or delivery.

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Duty

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A responsibility or obligation.

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Mood

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The emotional atmosphere of a text.

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Intent

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What someone plans or aims to do.

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Jealousy

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Anger or unhappiness caused by wanting what someone else has.