OCS English I Flashcards

Unit One Review

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1
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This is a pattern of words showing ideas of equal importance.

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Parallel Structure

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2
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The singular subject gets a plural verb.

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Subject-Verb Agreement

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3
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This is an educated guess based on good evidence.

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Inference

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4
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This is based on clues and evidence.

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Prediction

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5
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This is the turning point of the plot.

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Climax

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6
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These are the people in the story.

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Characters

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7
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The characters and setting in the story.

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Exposition

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8
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The conflict of the story is settled here.

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Resolution

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9
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The expression of your point of view using evidence.

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Argument

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10
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This is included and addressed in the argument.

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Counter-Argument

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11
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This is the action of the story.

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Plot

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12
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This is the beginning of the plot.

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Exposition

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13
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This is right before the turning point.

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Rising Action

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14
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This is after the turning point.

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Falling Action

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15
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This is when the story winds down.

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Resolution

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