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6th Grade
03/11/2013

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Protagonist
Definition
The main character or hero in the story.
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Antagonist
Definition
The character who struggles with the main character; his/her adversary.
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Incident
Definition
Something that happens; an event.
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Romance
Definition
An adventure story.
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Comedy
Definition
A light, amusing story with a happy ending.
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Tragedy
Definition
A serious story with a sad or disastrous conclusion.
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Irony/satire
Definition
A story meant to show the weaknesses of and make fun of human nature or a particular person
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Naive
Definition
Inexperienced
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Flaw
Definition
a defect sometimes hard to see
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Quest
Definition
An adventurous journey
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Dignified
Definition
Worthy of honor or respect
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Noble
Definition
Having very fine qualities
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Ordeals
Definition
A severe test or experience
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Unfullfilled
Definition
Not accomplished, completed or satisfied.
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Limitations
Definition
A point beyond which a person or thing cannot go.
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Wisdom
Definition
Learning, education, good sense.
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Vanity
Definition
Being proud of ones looks or abitlities.
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Renewal
Definition
Becoming new,fresh or strong again.
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Bleak
Definition
Dreary, cheerless.
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Archetype
Definition
The original model from which something is copied.
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Rising Action
Definition
The events in a story leading up to the climax.
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Side kick
Definition
One who is a pal, partner, or helper.
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