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the order of events within a novel, play, or movie
plot
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the distinct way something is said or done
style
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those who are shown in a drama, novel, or other artistic piece
characters
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the time or surroundings in which a literary work or drama takes place
setting
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the personal perspective of the writer or speaker
point of view
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usually deals with a small number of imaginary characters and has a plot that unfolds rather quickly
short story
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deals with imaginary characters whose personalities and background information are discovered as the plot unfolds over a period of time
novel
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tells where the story is located geographically
place
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the dialect or figure of speech of the character
language
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describes the weather and setting as well as the emotional state of the characters
atmosphere
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reveals the thoughts and emotions of the characters
mood
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describes the traditional customs, myths, and beliefs of a people and told by word of mouth
folklore
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a fictional story or poem that uses animals, mythical creatures, or inanimate objects to teach a moral or lesson
fable
a traditional ancient story that deals with supernatural beings and explains how something began or came to be
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a story or legend that is told from one generation to another by word of mouth
folktale
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myth
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a humorous, exaggerated story with unbelievable elements
tall tale
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continuous literary works with related subject matter and characters
series
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a list of chapters or contents in a book
table of contents
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an American author of novels and short stories whose works were typical of the Jazz Age and was best known for novels, The Great Gatsby and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, which were adapted as feature films
F. Scott Fitzgerald
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a British novelist who is best known for the Harry Potter fantasy series and sold 150 million copies worldwide, which were adapted into a blockbuster film series
J.K. Rowling
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an English writer, poet, philologist, and university professor, who was best known for fantasy classic works, The Hobbit and The Lord of the Ring, which were adapted into blockbuster films
J.R.R. Tolkien
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an American author and historian who was best known for technologist detailed espionage and military science novels, The Hunt for Red October and Patriot Games were adapted for commercially successful films and novels, and Splinter Cell, a video game series
Tom Clancy
Reading: Fiction Part I - Flashcards
Use the flashcards to help you memorize the following terms and definitions. Then try the worksheets shown on the Reading Homepage. Once you are ready to quiz yourself, click the Quiz link.
