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vocab #3
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| foil | a character used to contrast another character. |
| subplot | a plot secondary in importance to the main plot. |
| imagery | descriptive words or phrase to create images in the readers mind. |
| climax | the tuning point in a literary work. |
| rising action | the action and events leading up to the climax. |
| tragic flaw | the flaw and a character that leads to his/her downfall. |
| romanticism | literature emphasizing emotions and imagination. |
| foreshadowing | the act of hinting at things to follow. |
| dramatic irony | when the reader knows something that the character does not. |
| falling acton | 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 the work. |
| motif | and often-repeated idea or theme in a story. |
| dynamic character | a character who changes in a work. |
| hubris | excessive pride or confidence. |