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Antagonist
VocabularyA character or force that opposes the protagonist
Characterization
VocabularyThe methods used to develop characters
Climax
VocabularyThe turning point or moment of highest tension in a story
Conflict
VocabularyThe central problem or struggle in a story
Connotation
VocabularyThe emotional or cultural associations of a word
Context Clues
VocabularyHints in surrounding text that help determine word meaning
Denotation
VocabularyThe literal, dictionary definition of a word
Dialogue
VocabularyConversation between characters
Diction
VocabularyThe author's word choice
Inference
VocabularyA conclusion based on evidence and reasoning
Mood
VocabularyThe emotional atmosphere or feeling created for the reader
Point of View
VocabularyThe perspective from which a story is told
Protagonist
VocabularyThe main character in a literary work
Resolution
VocabularyThe conclusion where conflicts are resolved
Setting
VocabularyThe time and place where a story occurs
Theme
VocabularyThe central idea or underlying meaning of a literary work
Tone
VocabularyThe author's attitude toward the subject or audience