Elements of Fiction

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What is a proper noun?

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A specific name for a particular person, place, or thing, such as 'London' or 'Sarah'.

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What is external conflict?

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A struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character or society.

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What is a pronoun?

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A word that takes the place of a noun, such as 'he', 'she', 'it', or 'they'.

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What is a preposition?

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A word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence, such as 'on', 'in', or 'at'.

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What is an internal conflict?

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A struggle within a character, involving opposing needs, desires, or emotions.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message that a story conveys, often about life or human nature.

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What is a character in fiction?

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is a setting in literature?

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The time and place in which a story occurs.

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What is a plot?

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

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What is a metaphor?

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A figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.