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Vocabulary Set 2
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English
7th Grade
09/07/2014

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Exposition
Definition
*the first part of the plot
*characters, setting, and basic situation are revealed
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Rising Action
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*the main part of the story
*moves the plot along
*where complications arise
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Climax
Definition
*the most exciting or intense part of the story for the protagonist (the OMG!)
*usually a turning point
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Falling Action
Definition
*events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution
*conflicts begin moving towards resolution
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Resolution
Definition
*the end of the story
*loose ends of the plot are tied up, conflicts are solved, and questions are answered
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Abnormal
Definition
*not normal
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Banter
Definition
*an exchange of light, playful, teasing remarks
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Canny
Definition
*knowing or shrewd
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Decipher
Definition
*to make out the meaning of (anything obscure or difficult to understand)
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Ensue
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*to follow in order; result
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Slipshod
Definition
showing a lack of care or thought
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nefarious
Definition
wicked or criminal
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precursor
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a person or thing that comes before another of a similar kind
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impregnable
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unable to be captured or broken into
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demure
Definition
shy or modest
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