English exam Flashcards
1
Q
plot
A
refers to the actions or events that happen in a story
2
Q
setting
A
the time and place where the action occurs
3
Q
narrative hook
A
a shocking intriguing beginning to a story
4
Q
inciting incident
A
the first major action of the story
5
Q
crisis/incident
A
each event in the rising action, final crisis and climax
6
Q
conflict
A
conflict is the clashing of opposing sides
7
Q
types of conflict (5)
A
- person vs person
2 .person vs nature
3.person vs society
4.person vs technology - person vs unknown
8
Q
suspense
A
suspense arises from the conflict and creates curiosity and tension
9
Q
foreshadowing
A
hinting of events
10
Q
climax
A
the highest point of interest
11
Q
resolution
A
conclusion of story
12
Q
narrative twist
A
a surprise that is often at the end of a story
13
Q
theme
A
the lesson or truth NOT PLOT
14
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points of view (3)
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- first person ( the narrator is one of the characters and uses I or me
- third person the narrator is NOT a character and uses he or they
- third person ( omniscient) all-knowing or god-like
15
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protagonist
A
the main character
