Short Story Vocabulary (Elements of Lit) - 9th grade

Question 1

The struggle between opposing forces that drives the action of the story

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Conflict

Question 2

Done or executed secretly ex. Justin's grandfather ______________ took a sip from his flask

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Clandestinely

Question 3

The peak of action and conflict

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Climax

Question 4

Focus on one's own success or another's misfortune

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Gloat

Question 5

(of a person) tall, thin, and awkward in movements or bearing

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Gangly

Question 6

Not feeling, showing, or expressing bad for someone

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Unsympathetic

Question 7

Feeling, showing, or expressing bad for someone

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Sympathetic

Question 8

The introduction of the characters and basic situation

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Exposition

Question 9

marked by uncontrollable, extreme emotion.

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Hysterically

Question 10

The portion of the story where the conflict increases

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Rising Action

Question 11

The state or feeling, often pleasant, of tiredness

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Languor

Question 12

Address (someone) in such a way as to express disapproval or disappointment

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Reproach

Question 13

Having a meaning that is mysterious or confusing

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Cryptic

Question 14

Lacking energy or enthusiasm

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Listless

Question 15

The place and/or time of a story

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Setting

Question 16

The outcome of the conflict

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Resolution

Question 17

The portion of the story where the conflict decreases

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Falling Action

Questions 17