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AIR List #2
Term | Definition |
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Conflict | the driving force of a story; the struggle between opposing characters or forces |
Synonym | one or more words with similar meanings |
Climax | the turning point; shift in plot; story takes a new direction |
Falling Action | conflict begins to be resolved; loose ends are tied up |
Resolution | conflict is resolved, story draws to an ending |
Antonym | a word opposite in meaning to another |
Exposition | the beginning of a story; setting, characters and main conflict are introduced |
Suspense | feeling of growing tension and excitement |
Plot | the events of a story |
Rising Action | the conflict builds; the longest portion of a story |