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the events that are crucial to the formation and continuity of a story in a movie, play, novel, etc.

relating to or describing the life or history of a particular person, often focusing on significant events, achievements, or experiences

a brief literary description that presents a scene, character, or event with minimal detail

designed to resemble the real thing but lacking authenticity

a story involving the ancient history of a people, usually about heroes and supernatural events that could be unreal

a story that one finds hard to believe because it seems far from reality

a type of folktale that typically features mythical creatures, magical events, and enchanted settings, often with a moral lesson or a happy ending

an old story that is sometimes considered historical although it is not usually proved to be true

a short interesting story about a real event or person, often biographical

the final part of a joke or a humorous story that is intended to make the audience laugh or surprise them with a clever twist or unexpected ending

something a person says that is intended to make others laugh

a small lie that does not cause any harm, especially told to avoid making someone upset

a piece of information or story that is circulated among a group of people, often without being confirmed as true or accurate

informal or idle talk about others, especially their personal lives, typically involving details that may not be confirmed or verified

to give more information to make the understanding more complete

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

having a tendency or inclination toward something

the act of overstating or stretching the truth beyond what is accurate or realistic

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts one's attention

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

existing or moving only in one direction or along a single line

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

having a compassionate and caring nature, showing kindness and generosity toward others

reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness

(of a person) prioritizing and focusing on their professional growth, development, and advancement, often with a strong dedication to their chosen career path

capable of making good decisions in difficult situations

failing to remember or be attentive to one's surroundings or tasks due to being preoccupied with other thoughts

a play or movie that uses exaggerated humor, absurd situations, and improbable events to entertain

a clever or amusing use of words that takes advantage of the multiple meanings or interpretations that it has

a movie or TV show, made by photographing a series of drawings or models rather than real people or objects

a type of humor that finds the funny side of difficult or painful situations, often in a way that is considered inappropriate or offensive by some people

related to an artistic style that emphasizes the bizarre, dreamlike, or irrational, often blending reality with fantasy in unexpected ways

a form of humor in which the words that someone says mean the opposite, producing an emphatic effect

the act of overstating or stretching the truth beyond what is accurate or realistic

humor, irony, ridicule, or sarcasm used to expose or criticize the faults and shortcomings of a person, government, etc.

to try to do the exact same things as others did before one

a situation that shows no signs of progress or improvement

unfriendly or distant in one's manner or interactions with others

the way in which something is perceived or received by others, often referring to the response or reaction to an idea, message, or product

feeling unwell or slightly ill

involving bitter arguments and angry feelings

to be in control of a particular situation and be the one who decides what needs to be done

the position of being directly involved in a challenging or risky situation

to put a great deal of effort to overcome difficulties or achieve a goal

displaying friendliness, kindness, or enthusiasm

to aim or target something with a specific goal or objective in mind