Question 1

Plot-

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The sequence of events in a story--beginning, middle and end.

Question 2

Exposition-

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The beginning of the story where the main characters and initial conflicts are introduced. The setting of the story (time, place, weather, culture etc.).

Question 3

Rising Action-

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Events that lead up to the climax. They help create tension and suspense and may have more conflicts.

Question 4

Climax-

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The turning point of the story; the moment of tension, emotion, or suspense that determines the resolution. The main conflict is addressed.

Question 5

Falling Action-

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Eases the tension and shows how the main character resolves the conflict.

Question 6

Resolution/Denouement-

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The end of the story where typically the main conflict is resolved.

Question 7

Protagonist-

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The central character usually involved in a conflict against the antagonist. May also be known as the hero.

Question 8

Antagonist-

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The central character’s opponent (creates the conflict).

Question 9

Theme-

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The central idea or message about life that is expressed in the story.

Question 10

Conflict-

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A problem, fight, or struggle between characters, society, nature, or internally within.

Question 11

Setting-

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Where and when the story takes place (including the time, place, weather, culture, customs and traditions).

Question 12

Dynamic Character-

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A character who undergoes a significant internal change over the course of the story. This may be a change in understanding, values, insight etc.

Question 13

Static Character-

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A character who does not undergo a significant change over the course of a story.

Question 14

Central idea-

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What the section is mostly about.

Question 15

Person vs. Self-

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In this type of conflict, the main character experiences some kind of inner conflict like a making a difficult decision or dealing with a personal problem.

Question 16

Person vs. Person-

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This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with
another character, human or not human.

Question 17

Person vs. Nature-

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This type of conflict finds the main character in conflict with the
forces of nature, which serve as the antagonist.

Question 18

Person vs. Society-

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This type of conflict has the main character in conflict with a
larger group: a community, society, culture, school, etc.

Question 19

Avocation-

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Sara avocation is reading,which she does before going to bed

Question 20

Vocal-

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Although Ms.kind made no vocal response to the question, acted out the answer

Question 21

Vocalist-

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The drummer played a series of notes before the vocalist began singing lyrics.

Question 22

Vocation-

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Education is Ms.kinds vocation, the job she loves.

Question 23

Addictive-

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The girl is very addicted to video games.

Question 24

Contradict-

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Ms.Kinds debate team contradict their opponent to make a statement.

Question 25

Dictation-

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In Spanish class, Mr.Brown gave us dictations each week to  improve our ability to understand and write the words that we heard.

Question 26

Dictator-

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Dictator expect their commands to be followed, not questioned.

Question 27

Predict-

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When the sky is bright blue, it is easy to predict it’s going to be sunny.

Question 28

Verdict

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After a week of discussions, the members of the jury agreed on a  guilty verdict.

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literary Terms,Figurative language and vocabulary

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