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literary terms difinition

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setting   show
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mood   show
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theme   show
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conflict   show
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show when a character is forced to make a difficult decision  
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person vs self   show
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show problem or conflict iss created by an outside force  
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person vs person   show
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person vs fate   show
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show a person whos values and beliefs are different societys values and beliefs  
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show conflict is created by a force of nature. Includes weather, animals  
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show sequence of events in a short story  
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show all background information is given to the reader. characters are introduced and setting is given  
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narrative hook   show
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show events in a short story that lead to the climax ; most of the story will take place here  
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climax   show
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conclusion   show
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narrator   show
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tone   show
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point of view   show
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show the narrator is part of the story. the narrator uses "I, me, my, our" in the story  
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show the narrator tells the story through the eyes of ONE character  
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show omni- all i scient- knowing- the narrator can tell you what everyone in the story thinks. can tell you about the past, present, and future  
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characters   show
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show most important characters in a short story  
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protagonist   show
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antogonist   show
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minor   show
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dynamic character   show
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show a character whos values, beliefs, or thoughts DO NOT change in a short story  
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show the reader learns about a character through his/her thoughts, words and /or actions  
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show the reader learns about a character through what other characters or the narrator tells the reader  
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symbol   show
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show the difference between appearance and reality ; when what is expected to happen doesnt  
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show hints about what will happen later in the story ; foreshadowing helps you predict what will happen  
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flat character   show
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round character   show
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