MCAS VOCAB Flashcards
.Exposition
a setting forth of the meaning or purpose as of a writing
Setting
the place and time of where the story takes place
.Conflict
competitive or opposing action of incompatibles : antagonistic state or action (as of divergent ideas, interests, or persons)
Internal Conflict
psychological struggle within the mind of a literary or dramatic character, the resolution of which creates the plot’s suspense
.External Conflict
struggle between a literary or dramatic character and an outside force such as nature or another character, which drives the dramatic action of the plot
. Rising Action
a related series of incidents in a literary plot that build toward the point of greatest interest.
Turning Point
a point at which a decisive change takes place; critical point; crisis.
. Falling Action
the part of a literary plot that occurs after the climax has been reached and the conflict has been resolved.
Protagonist
the leading character, hero, or heroine of a drama or other literary work.
Antagonist
a person who is opposed to, struggles against, or competes with another; opponent; adversary.
Climax
the highest or most intense point in the development or resolution of something; culmination
Tone
any sound considered with reference to its quality, pitch, strength, source
Theme
the topic of the story
Mood
a state or quality of feeling at a particular time
Author’s purpose
An author’s purpose is his reason for or intent in writing.
