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the part of a play or story in which tension builds up, leading to the climax. E.g. In Othello, the first part of the play, which leads up to Othelloâ??s murder of Desdemona, consists of the rising action.
when a word at the end of a line rhymes with a word within the line, e.g. In mist or cloud, on...
in language: a form of the verb, which can be reflected in one of three ways. See imperative...
(theatrical property or stage prop) an object used on stage by actors during the performance of...
a central topic, subject, or concept the author draws the reader's attention to, not to be...
a succinct summary of the arguments, reflections or discussions dealt with in the piece of...