English PT Flashcards
It is used to combine multiple words
Hyphen
Used to indicate a period of time, distance, and range of numbers
En Dash
It adds information to a sentence. Replaces parenthesis, comma, or colon. Brings focus to information
Em Dash
-The introduction of a story or book, when the characters and setting are first described. The exposition is always at the beginning of a piece of literature and sets the stage for the rest of the story
Exposition
-When a character wants something but something else gets in the way
-Maybe the character wants a thing but can’t get it
-Maybe the character has something but is in danger of losing it
Conflict
-All the events that happen in a story on the way to the climax
-The rising action pushes the plot along, building tension to keep us invested in the story as it moves forward
-It is the second stage in the plot, after the initial exposition
Rising Action
-The highest point of tension in a storyline, often depicted by a confrontation between the protagonist and antagonist
-A climax resolves the main conflict of the story and is the moment the main character reaches—or fails to reach—their goal
Climax
-Is everything that takes place immediately after the climax
-The purpose of falling action is to bring the story from climax to a resolution
Falling Action
-Is the conclusion of a story’s plot
-Also known as the denouement, the resolution is a literary term for the final plot points that occur after a story’s climax and falling action
-A resolution can be a scene or series of scenes that tie a narrative arc together near the end of the story
Resolution/Denouement
-A view, or an appraisal about a particular subject matter
Opinions
-A positive statement, usually made without an attempt at furnishing evidence
-Something declared or stated positively, often with no support or attempt at proof
Assertions
-A way of listening and responding to another person that improves mutual understanding
Active Listening
-Listener seeks certain information which they will appreciate, and meet his/her needs and goals
Appreciative Listening
-Involves understanding the thoughts, ideas, and message
Comprehensive Listening
-Focused more on the interpretation and meaning of the actual sound
Analytical Listening
