Unit 4 Lit Terms

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What is direct characterization?

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Direct characterization is when the author explicitly describes a character's traits, qualities, or motivations.

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What is indirect characterization?

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Indirect characterization is when the author reveals a character's traits through their actions, thoughts, dialogue, and interactions with other characters.

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Define external conflict.

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External conflict is an issue between a character and an outside force, such as another character, society, or nature.

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What is internal conflict?

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Internal conflict is a struggle that a character has within themselves, often involving emotions or decisions.

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What is suspense in literature?

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Suspense is the state of tension and uncertainty caused by an uncertain or mysterious situation that encourages the audience to keep reading.

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Define tone in literature.

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Tone is the author, narrator, or speaker's attitude toward a subject, which can influence how the reader feels about the story.

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What is a symbol in literature?

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A symbol is something that represents something else, often conveying deeper meanings or themes.

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What is mood in literature?

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Mood is the feeling or atmosphere that a piece of writing evokes in the reader.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message of a literary work.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.