Literary Terms Test

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1st person point of view

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A narrative perspective where the story is told by one of the characters using 'I' or 'we'.

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3rd person point of view

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A narrative perspective where the story is told by an outside narrator using 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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2nd person point of view

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A narrative perspective that addresses the reader directly using 'you'.

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Man vs. Nature

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A type of conflict where a character faces challenges from natural forces.

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Man vs. Self

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A type of conflict where a character struggles with their own emotions, beliefs, or decisions.

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Man vs. Fate/God

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A type of conflict where a character faces challenges from destiny or divine forces.

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Man vs. Man

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A type of conflict where a character faces opposition from another character.

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Climax

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The turning point in a story; the moment of greatest tension that resolves the main conflict.

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Exposition

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters in a story.

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Rising Action

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The series of events that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the conflict.