Semester Test- Fall Semester (Vocab)

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Inferencing

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Using observations, prior knowledge, experiences, and details from the text to make connections.

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Rising Action

Back

A series of events building towards the story's climax.

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Symbolism

Back

Something tangible that represents something intangible.

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Climax

Back

Most exciting or intense moment of the story; turning point

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Resolution

Back

How the conflict/problem is solved; story wrap up.

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Protagonist

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Main Character

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Theme

Back

What the author wants the reader to learn

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Setting:

Back

The time and place a story takes place.

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Situation/Climate

Back

What is going on when we meet the character; history reader needs to know.

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Antagonist

Back

"Bad Guy"