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AP Literature Section 1: Fiction Flashcards

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6960766530In media res0
6960768686Flashbackan interruption that gives background or context to the current events in a narrative1
6960768687ChronologicalThe order in which events actually occurred2
6960770235Expositionusually at the beginning of a story, exposition is where characters are introduced, background is explained, and setting is described.3
6960770236Rising Actiona series of relevant incidents that create suspense, interest, and tension in a narrative (ex: decisions, flaws in a character, background circumstances)4
6960774431Conflicta struggle between two opposing forces, usually a protagonist or an antagonist5
6960776293Climaxthe point in a narrative where the conflict or tension hits the highest point or intensity6
6960778621Resolution/denouncementthe solution of a complicated issue in a story; usually occurs after the climax7
6960778622Internal conflictan internal issue/struggle (emotion, desire, etc) that a character faces8
6960780025External conflicta struggle between outside forces (ex: nature, weather, antagonist, etc.)9
6960780026Foreshadowingan advance hint/clue as to what will come later in a story10
6960782131Protagonistthe central character or leading figure in a narrative, novel, or poem11
6960782132Antagonista character/group of characters that stand in opposition to the protagonist12
6960784481Dynamic characterA character that undergoes internal changes (personality, attitude) due to lessons learned throughout the course of the narrative due to conflicts the character experiences.13
6960785783Round characterA character with depth of feeling and passions; has many layers to personality. Audience identifies, associates with, and relates to this type of character.14
6960787409Static character15
6960787410Flat characterDoes not change much from beginning to end; no emotional depth16
6960788520Stock character17
6960791114FoilA character whose qualities contrast with those of another character in order to enhance/highlight qualities and importance of that other character18
6960792393Motivated character19
6960794024Plausible character20
6960794025Consistent character21
6960797762What elements do authors use to create setting?Description, placement, time, weather, historical time, social conditions, geographical locations (Remember: SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT, PLACE, TIME)22

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