WEEK 21 VOCAB
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beastmodeking00 on January 29, 2012
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5TH GRADE VOCAB
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 plot | The sequence of actions that happen to or are gone by the CHARACTERS IN A STORY. |
| opening | The setting, characters, and conflict are INTRODUCED. |
| rising action | The MAIN character tries to SOLVE his or her problem. |
| problem/conflict | It may be internal or external. It may be between two or more characters, it may involve a character contronting nature, or it may be within a character. |
| turning point | The EVENT that lets you know things are about to CHANGE. |
| climax | The main character faces his or her problem at last; usually the MOST EXCITING PART OF THE STORY. |
| falling action | The main character realizes how the problem was solved and perhaps LEARNS A LESSON IN LIFE. |
| resolution | Someone has cleared up the mystery, solved the problem, or staightened out the MESS. |
| amiable | PLEASANT in disposition; good natured |
| cultured | CULTivated; refined |
| dismayed | to fill with APPREHENSION or dread |
| gregarious | seeking and enjoying THE COMPANY OF OTHERS; sociable |
| immaculate | free from blemish or STAIN; pure |
| languid | LACKING ENERGY or viality; weak |
| candid | lacking PRETENSE or reserve; straightforward |
| domineering | to RULE OVER arbitrarily, tyrannize |
| facetious | HUMOROUS |
| obliging | to DO A SERVICE or favor; perform courtesy |
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