Elements of Fiction Flashcard

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What is the main character in a story?

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Protagonist

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What is the definition of an 'internal' conflict?

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An issue that a character faces within him/her self.

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What are the two types of themes in a story?

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Major (repeated and becomes an important idea) and Minor (ideas which appear once or seldom).

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What type of conflict is represented by a character organizing a peaceful protest?

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Character vs Society

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What are the elements of fiction?

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The necessary components to create a story.

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What is the antagonist in a story?

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The character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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Define 'setting' in fiction.

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The time and place in which a story occurs.

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What is a 'plot' in a story?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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What does 'theme' refer to in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed by the story.

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What is a 'narrator'?

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The person or character who tells the story.