9th Grade Elements of Fiction: Final Review

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What are round characters?

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Characters that show emotional complexity and development.

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things by stating one is the other. Example: 'My mouth was a desert.'

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What is first person point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator is a character in the story, using 'I' or 'we'.

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What is the inciting incident in a story?

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The event that sets the central conflict in motion.

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What is third person omniscient point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the feelings and thoughts of all characters.

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What are flat characters?

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Characters that are one-dimensional and do not undergo significant change or development.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a story.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point or most intense moment in the story, often leading to the resolution.

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What is a simile?

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A figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as'. Example: 'My mouth was as dry as the desert.'

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict that needs to be resolved.