Fiction Q1 Vocabulary

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Example of Irony

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A fire station burns down.

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Definition of Exposition

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Part of the story where you learn the setting and characters.

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Definition of Rising Action

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Part of the plot where the suspense builds.

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Definition of Irony

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A difference between what might be expected to happen and what actually occurs.

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Definition of Falling Action

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Wraps up the narrative, resolves its loose ends, and leads toward the resolution or end of the story.

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What is a Protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is an Antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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What is a Climax?

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The turning point of a story where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is a Theme?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a story.

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What is a Setting?

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The time and place in which a story occurs.