Short Fiction Unit Vocab.

Front

What is the term for a struggle that takes place within a character's mind?

Back

Internal conflict

Front

Can non-fiction narratives provide instructions or guidance?

Back

Yes, non-fiction stories can teach you how to do something.

Front

What do we call the reason that leads to an action?

Back

Cause

Front

What is the term for the most exciting part of a story?

Back

Climax

Front

What is a belief or judgment that is not based on real evidence called?

Back

Opinion

Front

What is the term for a character's external struggle against an outside force?

Back

External conflict

Front

What is the purpose of a theme in a story?

Back

To convey a central idea or message.

Front

What is the difference between a fact and an opinion?

Back

A fact is a statement that can be proven true, while an opinion is a personal belief.

Front

What is the term for the sequence of events in a story?

Back

Plot

Front

What is a narrative perspective that uses 'I' or 'we'?

Back

First-person point of view