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E1 Unit 1
Text Analysis
Term | Definition |
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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 |