Short Story CPA Vocab Review

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Sequence of events in a story

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Plot

Front

Part of a story introducing characters, setting, and conflict; sets the stage for action.

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Exposition

Front

Event that sets the primary conflict in motion

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Inciting Incident

Front

Events leading to the climax, increasing tension as the conflict develops.

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Rising Action

Front

Turning point of a story

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Climax

Front

Events after the climax leading to resolution

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Falling Action

Front

Point in a story where the main conflict is resolved.

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Resolution

Front

Hints or clues the author provides to warn readers of future events.

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Foreshadowing

Front

Art of creating and describing characters in literature through description, actions, speech, or thoughts.

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Characterization

Front

Main character in a literary work

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Protagonist