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16 Cards in this Set
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exposition
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background information such as characters, places, time period, any relevant information a reader needs to know; several pieces of information
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narrative hook
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the single event that captures the reader's attention and grabs interest; very beginning of problem, what causes problem
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rising action
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conflicts are introduced; story gets more exciting; suspense is introduced; bulk of story takes place; many events
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climax/turning point
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determines the final outcome of story; highest point of action in the story; 1 event; doesn't always occur in middle of story
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falling action
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result of climax; action slows down; some conclusion must take place; leads to resolution; a few events
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resolution/ denouement
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conflict ends outcome of story is clear
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the events of the plot are designed to...
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arouse and satisfy the reader's curiosity
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a struggle or clash that drives the plot is known as the story's...
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conflict
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the main struggle in the story...
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can be external or internal
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an external conflict in a story...
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involves a character and another person or thing
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which of the following is not a part of a story's plot?
a)exposition b)complication (rising action) c)narrative d)climax |
c)narrative
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which of the following is an example of internal conflict?
a)a hiker must cross a dangerous river b)a boy struggles to overcome his shyness c)the team captain and the coach argue about a play d)the stepsisters ridicule Cinderella |
b)a boy struggles to overcome his shyness
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the basic situation of a story
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introduces the characters and their conflicts
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which part of a story is most likely to engage the reader's emotions?
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climax
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denouement is a french word that means
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unraveling the knot
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the purpose of the resolution is to
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tie up the loose ends and "close" the story
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