Literary Elements Fiction Terms

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What is the definition of point-of-view in literature?

Back

Point-of-view is the perspective from which a literary work is told, influencing how the story is perceived by the reader.

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CCSS.RL.1.6

CCSS.RL.5.6

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

CCSS.RL.8.6

Front

Who is the antagonist in a story?

Back

The antagonist is the force working against the main character, often creating conflict.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What occurs during the rising action of a story?

Back

The rising action is the part of the story where the conflict develops and the intensity rises, leading up to the climax.

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CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.5

Front

What is the falling action in a narrative?

Back

The falling action is the part of the story that follows the climax and leads to the resolution, where the conflict begins to resolve.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What does the term 'purpose' mean in the context of literature?

Back

Purpose refers to the reason the author wrote the piece, which can include to inform, entertain, persuade, or express.

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CCSS.RI.7.6

CCSS.RI.7.9

CCSS.RI.8.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

CCSS.RL.7.6

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

A theme is the central idea or underlying message in a literary work, often reflecting on human experiences.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

Front

Define 'protagonist' in a literary context.

Back

The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing challenges and driving the plot forward.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is a literary conflict?

Back

A literary conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal (within a character) or external (between characters or forces).

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The climax is the turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is the resolution in a narrative?

Back

The resolution is the part of the story where the conflicts are resolved, and the story concludes.

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CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RL.7.10

CCSS.RL.8.10