The Elements of Fiction

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What is an external conflict?

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It is the problem that occurs on the outside of a character (physical/verbal).

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What is the opposing character or force to the main character called?

Back

Antagonist.

Front

True or False? There can be many themes found in one story.

Back

True.

Front

Which of these is an internal conflict?

Back

Character vs. self.

Front

Which part of the plot introduces the characters?

Back

Exposition.

Front

What is a protagonist?

Back

The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

The central idea or message conveyed in a story.

Front

What does 'rising action' refer to in a plot?

Back

The series of events that lead up to the climax.

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The turning point or most intense moment in the plot.

Front

What is falling action in a story?

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.