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This Issue's Word Wit

Word Wit: Plotting It Out

The “plot pyramid” as it is called, describes the typical arc of the story, in which characters are introduced, conflict occurs, and a resolution is—or is not—found.

Exposition:  Start of the plot introducing characters with dialogue, description
Red Herring: False lead in a plot, especially a mystery
Cliff Hanger: Story with no resolution; “It leaves you hanging.”
Denouement: Final resolution to the intricacies of the plot

 

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Try our word search. See if you can figure out the words defined below and find them. They are all words pulled from this issue's excerpts. If you can't figure them out, you can cheat by highlighting the answers at the bottom of the page.

    1. Slow moving mass of ice
    2. Insufficiency; dearth
    3. Appropriate social behavior
    4. Front end of a ship
    5. Hidden sewing pattern
    6. Performing with a baton
    7. A struggle; confused fight
    8. Ritual harassment or ridicule for initiation
    9. Native American hatchet
    10. Small mouthful; tasty treat
    11. Beat roughly; savage
    12. Leader who gains power by arousing the passions and prejudices of the people.


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