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ELA test 2
| Question | |
|---|---|
| crisis | The point at which the protagonist or major character’s situation or understanding dramatically changes. |
| denouement | The outcome of the resolution |
| epiphany | A sudden realization or flash of insight |
| fiction | Writing that tells about imaginary characters or events |
| figureofspeech | Word or expression used imaginatively rather than literally |
| foil | A character who provides a contrast to another character (usually the protagonist has one to make his own traits stand out) |
| foreshadowing | A hint at events that have yet to occur |
| framestory | Story within a story |
| gothic | Refers to the use of primitive, wild, or mysterious elements in literature |
| hyperbole | A deliberate exaggeration or overstatement |
| incongruity | The combination or juxtaposition of incompatible or opposite elements |