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E1 Unit 1
Text Analysis
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| plot | series of events in a narrative(story) that trace a conflict |
| conflict | a struggle between opposing forces |
| chronological order | events are linear - take place one after the other |
| flashback | an account of something that happened before the beginning of the story |
| foreshadowing | when writers use hints in early scenes to suggest later events |
| denotation | Dictonary meaning of a word (ex: big) |
| connotation | Emotional association associated with certain words (ex: solid vs. fat) |
| exposition | introduces the setting, characters and conflict |
| rising action | complications that build suspense |
| climax | the turning point, moment that makes the outcome clear |
| falling action | reveals the outcome of the climax |
| resolution | final outcome that ties up loose ends |