American Lit GA Milestones Review

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What is internal conflict?

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Internal conflict is a struggle occurring within a character's mind, often represented as 'person vs. self.' It involves a character grappling with their own emotions, beliefs, or decisions.

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What is textual evidence?

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Textual evidence refers to specific details from a text that support the author's tone, purpose, characterizations, or central theme. It is crucial for analyzing literature.

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What is exposition in a plot?

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Exposition is the first part of a plot where the basic situation, setting, and characters are introduced, providing the foundation for the story.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the deeper message or central idea about life and/or society that can be discerned from a text. It represents the meaning the reader takes away.

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What is fiction?

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Fiction is a genre of literature that includes adventure stories, historical fiction, mysteries, myths, science fiction, realistic fiction, allegories, parodies, and satires.

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What is a character arc?

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A character arc is the transformation or inner journey of a character over the course of a story, often involving growth or change.

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What is a narrative perspective?

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Narrative perspective refers to the viewpoint from which a story is told, such as first-person, second-person, or third-person.

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What is symbolism in literature?

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Symbolism is the use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities, adding deeper meaning to a text.

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What is a literary device?

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A literary device is a technique used by writers to produce a specific effect in their writing, such as imagery, metaphor, or alliteration.

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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.