elements of plot Flashcards

1
Q

plot can be defined as…

A

the events that make up a story

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2
Q

a good plot will…

A

keep the reader interested or curious

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3
Q

a sudden change in a character’s situation is called a…

A

reversal

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4
Q

foreshadowing gives a reader a hint about…

A

the story’s outcome

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5
Q

these three things are used to create suspense:

A

conflict, mystery, and reversal

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6
Q

writers use suspense to…

A

keep the reader interested/ involved

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7
Q

creating suspense by withholding information from the reader is called…

A

mystery

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8
Q

resolution will always be towards or at the ___ of a story

A

end

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