Literature & Storytelling Terms - Berrio

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What is a biography?

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A true story about another person.

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What is the term for the character's journey or transformation throughout a story?

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Character Arc.

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What is the writer of a story called?

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An author.

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What is the time and location a story takes place called?

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Setting.

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What is fiction?

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An untrue story created from the author's imagination.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing challenges.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message in a story.

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What is a plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A struggle between opposing forces, driving the plot.