Short Fiction Unit Vocab.

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What is dialogue in literature?

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Dialogue is a conversation between two or more characters in a literary work, often used to reveal character traits and advance the plot.

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What type of conflict is characterized by a struggle between characters?

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Character vs. character conflict is an external conflict where one character opposes another.

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What is the term for the series of events that lead up to the climax of a story?

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Rising action is the term used to describe the events that create suspense and lead to the climax.

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What does setting refer to in a story?

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Setting refers to the time and place in which the story's action occurs.

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What is the inciting incident in a narrative?

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The inciting incident is the single event that begins the main conflict and sets the story in motion.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

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What is the resolution in a narrative?

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Resolution is the part of the story where the conflicts are resolved and the story concludes.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is 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's mind, while external conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force.

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which an author reveals the personality and traits of a character.