Unit #1 Vocabulary Flashcards

1
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Who is the antagonist?

A

The character whom the protagonist struggles against.

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2
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Who is the protagonist?

A

The main character in the story.

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3
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What is conflict?

A

The problem or struggle between/among opposing forces of characters.

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4
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What is individual versus society?

A

The struggle of an individual against a group.

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5
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What is the resolution?

A

The conclusion of the story; main/central conflict is worked out.

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What is a character?

A

A person or animal that takes part in the action of a literary work.

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7
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What is static character?

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A character that remains the same no matter the situation.

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8
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What is a dynamic character?

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A character that changes during the course of and as a result of the story.

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9
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What is a round character?

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A fully developed character exhibiting many traits, faults and virtues.

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10
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What is a flat character?

A

A one sided character; often displaying a stereotype.

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11
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What is a stereotype?

A

A generalization for a group of people.

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12
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What is a flashback?

A

An interruption in the plot which transports the readers attention to an earlier time to introduce previously occurred events.

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13
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What is individual versus technology?

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A struggle that puts an individual against a machine or technological force.

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What is individual versus supernatural?

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Struggle that puts an individual against a supernatural or paranormal force.

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15
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What is individual versus nature?

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A struggle that puts an individual against forces of nature.

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16
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What is the climax.

A

The turning point of the main/central conflict; moment of highest tension.

17
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What is purpose?

A

The authors reason for writing.

18
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What is falling action?

A

Sequence of events after the turning point where the point where the story begins to wind down; leading to the resolution.

19
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What is ?

A

The emotional feeling the author creates in the reader