Fiction Terms

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What is a conflict in literature?

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A struggle between opposing forces, which can be internal (within a character) or external (between characters or between a character and society, nature, etc.).

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Define 'Character v. Character' conflict.

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A type of conflict where two characters have opposing desires or interests, leading to a struggle between them.

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What does 'Character v. Society' conflict entail?

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A conflict where a character faces opposition from societal norms, laws, or beliefs.

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What is the definition of 'Setting' in a story?

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The time, place, and circumstances in which a story takes place.

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What is the 'Climax' of a story?

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The highest point of action or tension in a story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What are the components of a plot?

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Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is 'Exposition' in a plot?

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The beginning part of a story where characters, setting, and the main conflict are introduced.

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Define 'Falling Action' in a narrative structure.

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution, where conflicts begin to resolve.

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What is 'Resolution' in a story?

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The conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What does 'Theme' refer to in literature?

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The central idea or message that the author conveys through the story.