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Plot and Character Terms
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10/21/2005

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PLOT
Definition
The events or what happens in a story.
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EXPOSITION
Definition
The information given at the start of the story that enables the reader to understand the plot.
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INTERNAL CONFLICT
Definition
A problem that takes place inside a character's head. It is a choice that must be made or an emotion that must be overcome.
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EXTERNAL CONFLICT
Definition
A problem that takes place outside a character's head. It is a force that must be overcome.
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CLIMAX
Definition
The highest point of action in a story.
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DENOUEMONT
Definition
The ending of a story where all of the conflicts have been solved.
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SUSPENSE
Definition
The quality in a story that makes a reader want to know what will happen next.
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FORESHADOWING
Definition
A clue placedinthe story that hints at what will happen.
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CLICHE
Definition
Something that is easily recognizable because it has been overused.
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IRONY
Definition
A joke played by fate or a strange humor.
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STATIC CHARACTER
Definition
A character whose personality stays the same throughout the story.
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DYNAMIC CHARACTER
Definition
A character whose personality undergoes a major change.
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ROUND CHARACTER
Definition
A character who shows many sides to his/her personality.
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FLAT/STOCK CHARACTER
Definition
A character who shows onlu one side to his/her personality. A stereotype.
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PROTAGONIST
Definition
The main character or hero if a story.
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ANTAGONIST
Definition
The "villian" of a story who is against the protagonist.
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DIRECT CHARACTERIZATION
Definition
When the author comes straight out and tells about the character.
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INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION
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FOUR METHODS
1. Appearence
2. Words and feelings
3. Actions
4. Reactions from other characters
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FIRST PERSON POINT OF VEIW
Definition
Uses the words I, Me, My, We, Our
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SECOND PERSON POINT OF VIEW
Definition
Uses the words you and your
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THIRD PERSON POINT OF VIEW
Definition
Uses the words he, she, they, and the characters names.
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OMNISCIENT THIRD PERSON POINT OF VIEW
Definition
Like an all knowing god.
Gives the thoughts and feelings of many characters.
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LIMITED THRID PERSON POINT OF VIEW
Definition
Gives the thoughts and feelins of one character.
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SETTING
Definition
The time and place of a story
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THEME
Definition
The underlying message in a story
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ANTIHERO
Definition
A hero who does not possess the typical qualities of a character.
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