Theme in Literature

Front

What is the opposition of forces, essential to the plot called?

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Conflict

Front

What are all events after the climax and leading to the resolution called?

Back

Falling action

Front

What do we call a person or animal which takes part in the action of a story?

Back

Character

Front

What is the theme in literature?

Back

The central idea(s) of a story.

Front

What do we call the character who opposes the main character?

Back

Antagonist

Front

What is the main character in a story called?

Back

Protagonist

Front

What is the term for the introduction of background information in a story?

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Exposition

Front

What is the climax in a story?

Back

The turning point or the most intense moment in the plot.

Front

What is the resolution in a story?

Back

The conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved.

Front

What is a dynamic character?

Back

A character who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.