Short Story Literary Terms

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What is the Resolution of a story?

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The end, solution of a story.

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Which point of view uses pronouns such as 'I' and 'me'?

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First person.

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What is mood in literature?

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The atmosphere the author creates for the reader through word choice and imagery; the emotional situation.

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What is the setting of a story?

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Time, place, and mood of a story.

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Which type of conflict is internal?

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Man vs. Self.

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What is a theme in a story?

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The central idea or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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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 plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is foreshadowing?

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