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| The events or what happens in a story. |
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| The information given at the start of the story that enables the reader to understand the plot. |
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| A problem that takes place inside a character's head. It is a choice that must be made or an emotion that must be overcome. |
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| A problem that takes place outside a character's head. It is a force that must be overcome. |
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| The highest point of action in a story. |
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| The ending of a story where all of the conflicts have been solved. |
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| The quality in a story that makes a reader want to know what will happen next. |
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| A clue placedinthe story that hints at what will happen. |
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| Something that is easily recognizable because it has been overused. |
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| A joke played by fate or a strange humor. |
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| A character whose personality stays the same throughout the story. |
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| A character whose personality undergoes a major change. |
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| A character who shows many sides to his/her personality. |
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| A character who shows onlu one side to his/her personality. A stereotype. |
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| The main character or hero if a story. |
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| The "villian" of a story who is against the protagonist. |
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| When the author comes straight out and tells about the character. |
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| INDIRECT CHARACTERIZATION |
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FOUR METHODS
1. Appearence
2. Words and feelings
3. Actions
4. Reactions from other characters |
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| FIRST PERSON POINT OF VEIW |
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| Uses the words I, Me, My, We, Our |
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| SECOND PERSON POINT OF VIEW |
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| Uses the words you and your |
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| THIRD PERSON POINT OF VIEW |
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| Uses the words he, she, they, and the characters names. |
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| OMNISCIENT THIRD PERSON POINT OF VIEW |
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Like an all knowing god.
Gives the thoughts and feelings of many characters. |
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| LIMITED THRID PERSON POINT OF VIEW |
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| Gives the thoughts and feelins of one character. |
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| The time and place of a story |
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| The underlying message in a story |
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| A hero who does not possess the typical qualities of a character. |
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