Semester 1 English 1 Terminology

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What is the main character in a story called?

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protagonist

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What term describes a problem that the central character encounters?

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conflict

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What do you call a character who opposes the main character?

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antagonist

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What is it called when human traits are given to something non-human?

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personification

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What is the story's message or universal truth called?

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theme

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What is the term for the struggle between opposing forces in a story?

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conflict

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What is a character that undergoes significant internal change called?

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dynamic character

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What do you call a character that does not change throughout the story?

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flat character

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What is the term for the highest point of tension in a story?

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climax

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What is the term for the resolution of the story's conflict?

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resolution