The Crucible Vocab and Lit Terms 2023.2024

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Sequence of events in a story

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Plot

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Moment of greatest intensity in a conflict

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Climax

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Conflict builds

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Rising Action

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Conflict diminishes, approaches resolution

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Falling action

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Conflict resolution

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Resolution

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Preexisting preference

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Predilection

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charming, flattering

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ingratiating

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Concealment of real nature or motives

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Dissembling

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False accusation, slander

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Calumny

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Avoid or escape by deceit or cleverness

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Evade