English I and II Review for the Final

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What is a PROTAGONIST?

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The main character in a story.

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What is the definition of THEME in literature?

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The lesson or moral of a story.

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What part of the plot diagram is the RISING ACTION?

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The series of events that lead up to the climax of the story.

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What is CONFLICT in literature?

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The struggle found in fiction, which may be internal or external.

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What does ALLUSION refer to?

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A reference to a person, event, piece of literature, or art.

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What is the purpose of the EXPOSITION in a story?

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To introduce background information, setting, and characters.

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What is CLIMAX in a plot?

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The turning point or most intense moment in a story.

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What is FALLING ACTION?

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What is RESOLUTION in a story?

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The conclusion where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is DICTION?

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The choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.