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6th Fiction Voc
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| plot | the series of events in the story |
| conflict | a struggle between opposing forces (good vs evil) |
| resolution | part in which all questions are answered, all events fall into place |
| exposition | the beginning of a story. It introduces the characters, setting and central conflict |
| setting | the time and place of the action |
| author's purpose | the author's main reason for writing |
| imagery | words or phrases that appeal to your senses |
| climax | the part in which the plot's suspense reaches its peak. It's the turning point- when events can go well or badly for the character |
| suspense | the anxious curiosity you feel about what happens next. |
| inference | a logical guess that is based on facts |
| falling action | part in which plot winds down, suspense lessens and things fall into place. |
| characters | people, animals, or imaginary creatures in the story |
| rising action | part in which the plot unfolds, compilations arise and suspense builds |
| summary | INCLUDES parts fromt he beginning, middle and end (BME). The main events and details. It LEAVES OUT unimportant information |