Unit 1: Fiction - Vocabulary

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What is a character in a story?

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A person, animal, creature, or thing that performs actions and/or speaks dialogue.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The sequence of events that make up the story.

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What is symbolism in literature?

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A literary device that uses concrete objects or terms to represent deeper, more abstract ideas.

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What is imagery in literature?

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A literary device that includes sensory language appealing to the five senses.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The central message or idea of the story.

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What is a narrator?

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The person or character who tells the story.

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What is conflict in a story?

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The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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What is setting in literature?

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The time and place in which a story takes place.

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What is tone in literature?

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The author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice.

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What is a protagonist?

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