vocab plot+setting Flashcards
plot
consists of several basic events that form a whole narrative
narrative
a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.
conflicts
the tension, opposition, or struggle that drives a plot
exposition
contextual and background information told to the readers about the plot, character, or setting
rising action
the events, marked by increasing tension and conflict, that build up to a story’s climax
climax
the point in a story when the conflict reaches its highest intensity
suspense
uses tension to make the plot more exciting
comedy
used to refer to a dramatic work that, has a light, amusing plot, featured a happy ending
tragedy
a serious dramatic work, which the protagonist experiences multiple series of unfortunate events.
falling action
this is the result of the climax or turning point.
denouement
resolution of conflict
in medias res
a technique in which a narrative begins in the middle of the action
flashbacks
a scene in a narrative that is set in an earlier time than the main action
foreshadowing
a plot device in which future events are hinted at
setting
when and where a story takes place
