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ELA
HOMEWORK
9
English
8th Grade
11/08/2012

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Abridge
Definition
to reduce or lessen in duration
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Visual Rhetoric
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Visual rhetoric is the fairly recent development of a theoretical framework describing how visual images communicate, as opposed to aural or verbal messages
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Drama
Definition
a composition in prose or verse presenting in dialogue or pantomime a story involving conflict or contrast of character, especially one intended to be acted on the stage; a play.
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Cinema
Definition
motion pictures  collectively, as an art.
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Stage Directions
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an instruction written into the script of a play, indicating stage actions, movements of performers, or production requirements
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Dialogue
Definition
the conversation between characters in a novel, drama, etc
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Pace
Definition
a rate of movement, especially in stepping, walking, etc
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Plot Structure
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The sequence of events within a literary work. The plot usually begins with an exposition. The central conflict is introduced and developed throughout the rising action until the action reaches its highest point of interest or suspense, which is known as the climax. ..
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Script
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the manuscript or one of various copies of the written text of a play, motion picture, or radio or television broadcast.
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