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Literay terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Character Motivation | The reason behind a characters behavior and actions in a given scene or throughout a story |
| Characterization | The way a writer creates and develops characters personalities |
| Direct comments | Specifically reveals traits about the character as well as their thoughts |
| Physical appearance | How the character looks or dresses |
| Character internal voice | Self talking that reflects both conscious/subconscious beliefs |
| Response to others | Criticism of the work or author |
| Flashback | An episode or an event that happened before the beginning of the story |
| Foreshadowing | The hints and clues suggesting events that will occur later in the story |
| Plot | Sequence of events in a story that focuses on a central conflict or problem faced by the main character |
| Parallel Plot | A particular type of plot in which two stories of equal importance told simultaneously |
| Suspense | The excitement or tension that readers feel as they wait to find out how a story ends or a conflict is resolved |
| Theme | An underlying message about life or human nature |