Literary Terms Review

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What is an antagonist?

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The antagonist is the villain of the story.

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What does 'man vs. machine' mean?

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It refers to a conflict between a character and a machine or technology.

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What is an example of 'man vs. nature'?

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Being stranded on an island and fighting against the ocean.

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What does 'man vs. man' refer to?

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It refers to a conflict between two characters.

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Who is an example of an antagonist in a story?

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Jafar in Aladdin.

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What is a protagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character or hero of the story.

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What does 'man vs. self' mean?

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It refers to a conflict within a character, often involving personal struggles.

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What is 'man vs. society'?

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It refers to a conflict between a character and societal norms or laws.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message conveyed in a story.

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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'.