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Short Stories
N/A
13
English
10th Grade
06/08/2012

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Introduction
Definition
Arouse the readers interests, introduces the main characters.
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Rising Action
Definition
The events that show the development of incidents, crises, and characters, that lead to climax
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Climax
Definition
The turning point of the story, turn for the worse or better
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Falling Action
Definition
The unraveleing of details the were earlier hidden
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Conclusion
Definition
The ending may be happy or sad, unclear, or a surprise.
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Suspense
Definition
The withholding of important information
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Dilemma
Definition
A situation where a character must make a choice between two undesirable chocies.
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Foreshadowing
Definition
Hints or warnings of things to come.
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Flashback
Definition
A sudden switch in the plot from present to past.
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Crisis
Definition
A moment of intense conflict.
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Protagonist
Definition
the central/ main character of the story.
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Antagonist
Definition
The major character or force that opposes the protagonsit.
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Character Foil
Definition
A character whose behavior, attitudes, or opinions contrast with the main character.
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