Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is motivation?

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A reason for doing something.

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An ______ is an exchange between two or more people.

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interaction.

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What does the term, "resolution" mean?

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The end of the story where questions are answered and it wraps up.

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What is the exposition of a story's plot?

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The beginning; characters & setting are introduced.

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An ______ is the understanding of the true nature of someone or something.

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insight.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story.

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What does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?

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The central idea or message in a story.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A struggle between opposing forces.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a narrative?

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A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.