Short Fiction Unit Vocab.

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What is a flat character?

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A character who is one-dimensional and lacks depth, showing very few personality traits.

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What does resolution mean in literature?

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The part of a story where the main problem or conflict is resolved.

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What is falling action in a story?

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution or end of the story.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or perception about life that is revealed through a literary work.

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What does permeated mean?

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To spread throughout; for example, 'The awful smell permeated the room' means the smell went throughout the room.

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What is a static character?

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A character who does not undergo significant change throughout the story.

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What is a dynamic character?

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A character who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

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What is characterization?

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The process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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What is a symbol in literature?

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An object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

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What is mood in a literary work?

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The emotional atmosphere created by the author through the setting, tone, and events.