English 9 Unit 1 Vocabulary

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RESOLUTION

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the end of a story where the conflict is resolved.

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NARRATIVE

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A story told in order with characters and a theme.

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SETTING

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The time, place, and environment of a story.

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FALLING ACTION

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The part of a story after the climax where the action decreases.

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ANTAGONIST

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A character who causes a problem for the protagonist.

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PROTAGONIST

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

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CLIMAX

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The most intense point of a story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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THEME

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The central idea or message conveyed in a story.

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PLOT

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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CHARACTERIZATION

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The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.