Literary Terms

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What is a narrator?

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A narrator is the person or character who tells the story, providing perspective and insight into the events and characters.

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What does 3rd person point of view mean?

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3rd person point of view means the narrator is an outside observer, not a character in the story.

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What is conflict in literature?

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Conflict is a struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot and helps develop characters.

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What are the types of conflict?

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The main types of conflict are person vs person, person vs self, person vs nature, and person vs supernatural.

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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 conflicts.

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Can a protagonist be a villain?

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Yes, a protagonist can be a villain; they are simply the central character, not necessarily 'good'.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most exciting or intense moment in the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is the exposition in a plot diagram?

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The exposition is the beginning part of the story that introduces characters, setting, and background information.

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What is rising action?

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Rising action includes the events that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the conflict.

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What is falling action?

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Falling action includes events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution of the story.