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Knowledge Map 30-45
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Language - English
7th Grade
01/07/2010

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Term
____ _____ refers to the series of event, various complications, and conflicts that occur leading up to the climax
Definition
rising action
Term
____
Definition
Term
____ _____ refers to the series of event, various complications, and conflicts that occur leading up to the climax
Definition
rising action
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____ is the moment of greatest emotional intensity or suspense in the plot, and is often called the turning point.
Definition
climax
Term
during the ______ (between climax and resolution), the final stage of the story's pot is resolved
Definition
denouement
Term
_____ is the ending of the story when the conflict is resolved
Definition
resolution
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_____ is the use of clues that hint at events that will occur later in the plot
Definition
foreshadowing
Term
____ is the difference between what is expected and what actually happens
Definition
irony
Term
___ is a feeling of growing tension or excitement
Definition
suspense
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____ is when an author uses concrete, real objects to represent an idea
Definition
symbolism
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the ____ is the atmosphere or feeling a piece of literature creates in a reader
Definition
mood
Term
___ ___ is a problem that a character must overcome by himself or herself
Definition
internal conflict
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____ _____ is a problem that a character has with another character, nature, or society
Definition
external conflict
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___ _____ is the way an author depicts a character through actions, speech, thoughts and feelings, and other character reactions
Definition
indirect characterization
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_____ _____ occurs when the authors actually states a characters traits or qualities
Definition
direct characterization
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a ____ is the main character in a story
Definition
protagonist
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an _____ is the character or force that opposes the main character in a story
Definition
antagonist
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