Contemporary Literature Midterm Test Review

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What is an antagonist in a story?

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The character or force in conflict with the main character.

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What part of the plot diagram introduces the characters and setting?

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Exposition.

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What type of conflict is illustrated when two friends compete for work after a disagreement?

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Man vs. man.

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What does the setting of a story encompass?

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Time, place, and mood.

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What is the term for the part of the plot where suspense builds and the problem becomes more complicated?

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Rising Action.

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Define 'protagonist' in the context of a story.

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The main character around whom the story revolves.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point or most intense moment in the plot.

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What is the resolution in a narrative?

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The part of the story where conflicts are resolved and the story concludes.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message of a literary work.

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What is the difference between internal and external conflict?

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Internal conflict is a struggle within a character, while external conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force.