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7th gr L4 C1Vocab
Academic vocabulary for collection 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| plot | What happens in a story. Plot consists of a series of events, one growing out of another |
| basic situation | The first part of a plot, in which you learn who the story's characters are and what they want. |
| conflict | A struggle between opposing characters or opposing forces- for example, two characters battle for a prize or a character's struggle to survive a hurricane |
| complications | Problems that arise as characters struggle to meet their goals |
| climax | A story's most emotional or suspenseful point. During the climax we learn how the conflict is resolved. |
| resolution | The last part of a story, in which any remaining questions are answered and loose ends of the plot are tied up. |
| suspense | The anxiety the reader feels about what will happen next in the story. |
| foreshadowing | Hints or clues suggesting what will happen later in a story. Foreshadowing is often used to build suspense. |