Literature terms

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What is internal conflict?

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Internal conflict is a struggle within a character, often referred to as 'man vs self.'

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax of a story is the turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

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What is a dynamic character?

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A dynamic character is one who changes throughout the story, often experiencing growth or transformation.

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How is dialogue punctuated correctly?

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Correct punctuation for dialogue includes placing the comma inside the quotation marks, e.g., "Hi," said Cheyann.

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Where is the setting of a story usually found?

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The setting of a story is usually found in the exposition, which introduces the characters, time, and place.

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What is a protagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing challenges and driving the plot forward.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message conveyed in a literary work, often reflecting on human experiences.

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What is foreshadowing?

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

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as.'

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two different things using 'like' or 'as.'