Elements Of Fiction Flashcards

1
Q

What is Setting

A

Where or when the story takes place

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2
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What is the conflict

A

It is the main problem in the story

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3
Q

What is the climax

A

The turning point in the story

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4
Q

What is the resolution

A

When the conflict is solved

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5
Q

What is characterization

A

Trait of a character

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6
Q

What is theme

A

The message the author is implying

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7
Q

What are the genres and subgenres

A

Fantasy, realistic fiction, history, etc

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8
Q

What is a rival

A

One who tries to win over another

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9
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What does it mean to retort

A

Reply in a quick and unkind way

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10
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What does it mean to bellow

A

To shout in a deep voice

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11
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What does envious mean

A

To be jealous

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12
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What does smugly mean

A

In a very self-satisfied way

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13
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What does immense mean

A

Huge, enormous

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14
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What is suspicion

A

Feeling of doubt or mistrust

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15
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What does it mean to straddle

A

To stand with a leg on each side

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16
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What is a vent

A

An opening that allows gas, liquids, or smoke to escape

17
Q

What does it mean to pummel

A

To beat with your fist

18
Q

what is the resolution

A

the ending to the story, or when the conflict is solved