Fiction - Literary Elements

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What is an antagonist?

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The character opposing or going against the main character in a literary work.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a literary work, often facing challenges or conflicts.

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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 the Third Person Limited point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator tells the story from outside but focuses on one character's thoughts and feelings.

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What is the Third Person Omniscient point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

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What is internal conflict?

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A struggle occurring within a character, often involving emotions or decisions.

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What is external conflict?

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A struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character, society, or nature.

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How does setting affect the mood of a story?

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By creating an emotional backdrop that supports the narrative.

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What is a narrator?

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A person, animal, or thing telling the story or giving an account of something.