Lit Terms Review

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What is a Person vs Person Conflict?

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A conflict where a character faces opposition from another character, often involving arguments, fights, or disagreements.

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What is the Exposition in a story?

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The part of a story that introduces background information, setting, and characters, often starting with phrases like 'Once upon a time'.

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Who is the Protagonist in a story?

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The main character whose journey and experiences are central to the plot.

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What is an External Conflict?

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A struggle between a character and an outside force, such as nature, society, or another character.

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What is the common order of events in a short story?

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Exposition - Rising Action - Climax - Resolution.

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What is a Person vs Self Conflict?

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A conflict where a character struggles with their own thoughts, feelings, or decisions.

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What is the Antagonist in a story?

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The character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.

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What is the Climax of a story?

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The turning point or most intense moment in the plot, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is the Resolution in a story?

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The part of the story where conflicts are resolved and the story concludes.

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What is Rising Action?

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