Elements of Fiction Study Flashcard

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What is setting in a story?

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Setting is the time, place, and circumstances of a story.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of circumstantial setting?

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Armorel High School is NOT a type of circumstantial setting.

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What is an antagonist?

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An antagonist is a major character, usually the villain or bad guy.

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What is plot?

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Plot is what happens in a story - the sequence of events.

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What is conflict in literature?

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Conflict is a struggle between the character and an opposing force.

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Define protagonist.

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The protagonist is the main character, usually the hero or good guy.

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What is theme in a story?

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Theme is the underlying message or main idea of a story.

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What does characterization mean?

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Characterization is how the author presents or describes characters in a story.

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What is a supporting character?

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A supporting character helps drive the plot of the story but is not the main character.

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What is a narrative?

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A narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.