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Writing Lit. Essays
Plot, theme, point of view
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English
12th Grade
02/01/2012

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Plot
Definition
1. The work itself
2. linkage of events by cause and effect
3.Presentation of Events
Devices Used: Conflict, surprise, rising action, climax, & withheld info.
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Story
Definition
All the events we encounter in narrative arranged by order of occurrence.
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Exposition
Definition
Explains the nature of the conflict. Introduction of characters, describing the setting, and provides historical background.
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Protagonist
Definition
Main character
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Antagonist
Definition
Is the opponent of the protagonist;
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Theme
Definition
what the work says about the subject
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