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Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| foil | A character used to contrast another character |
| subplot | A plot secondary in importance to the main plot |
| imagery | descriptive words or phrases to create images in the reader's mind |
| climax | The turning point in a literary work |
| rising action | the action and events leading up to the climax |
| tragic flow | the flaw in a character that leads to his/her downfall |
| comanticism | literature emphasizing emotions and imagination |
| foreshadowing | the act of hinting at things to follow |
| dramatic irony | when the reader knows something that a character does not |
| falling action | events following the climax leading to the conclusion of a work |
| pathos | an element that arouses pity or compassion |
| static character | A character who remains the same throughout a work |
| motif | an often repeated idea or theme in a story |
| dynamic character | a character who changes in a work |
| hubris | excessive pride or confidence |