Literary Terms

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What is an internal conflict?

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An internal conflict is a struggle occurring within a character's mind, often involving emotions, thoughts, or decisions.

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What is an external conflict?

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An external conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character, society, or nature.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used by authors to give hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

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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 an antagonist?

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The antagonist is a character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict in the story.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict, climax, and resolution.

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What is a theme?

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

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What is a setting?

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The setting is the time and place in which a story occurs, influencing the characters and plot.

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What is a symbol in literature?

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A symbol is a person, place, object, or event that represents a deeper meaning or concept in a story.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things directly, suggesting they are alike in some way.