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vocab #3
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 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 readers mind. |
| climax | The turning point in a literary work. |
| rising action | The action and events leading up to the climax. |
| tragic flaw | The flaw in a character that leads his/her downfall. |
| romanticism | Literature emphasizing emotions and imagination. |
| foreshadowing | The act of hinting at things that follow. |
| dramatic irony | When the reader knows something that a character does not. |
| falling action | Events following the climax leading to the conclusion of the 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. |