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Q1 academic words
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| conflict | a struggle between opposing forces |
| internal conflict | a struggle that takes place within a character's mind |
| external conflict | a struggle a character has with an outside force |
| cite | to quote, to tell to say or write the words of an author |
| textural evidence | specific proof from something written |
| analysis | careful study of something by looking at the parts; what the parts do, and how they are related |
| inference | an educated guess; clues in the text + what you know=guess about the author's meaning |
| text | selection. passage |
| exposition | beginning of the story introduces the characters, setting., and often the conflict |
| rising action | builds suspense, adds complications or obstacles |
| climax | the turning point; point at which the conflict is most intense and dramatic |
| falling action | reveals the outcome of the climax; eases tension; shows how the main character will resolve the conflict |
| resolution | reveals the story's final outcome; ties up any loose ends |