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5th Week 10
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| protagonist | the leading character, hero, or heroine of a drama or other literary work. |
| pun | the humorous use of a word or phrase so as to emphasize or suggest its different meanings or applications |
| Relevant details | Details that support the topic and give the writing true meaning. |
| resolution (denouement) | a decision or determination the final resolution of the intricacies of a plot, as of a drama or novel. |
| Rising action | constituting or belonging to the first stage in any process. |
| Root word | the form of a word after all affixes are removed |
| sarcasm | a sharply ironical taunt; sneering or cutting remark. |