STAAR Prep-English I & II

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What is conflict in literature?

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Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, often the main problem that drives the plot.

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What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is a made-up story, while nonfiction is based on real events and facts.

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What are the main components of a plot in fiction?

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The main components of a plot include exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is an example of nonfiction?

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An autobiography is an example of nonfiction.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is the setting in a story?

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The setting is the time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is a character in literature?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message that the author conveys through the story.

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What is the purpose of a plot twist?

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A plot twist is an unexpected development in a story that surprises the reader and adds complexity.