Fiction Terms

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Conflict

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The problem in the story that drives the plot forward.

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Figurative Language

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Writing or speech that is not meant to be taken literally, including similes, metaphors, and imagery.

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Setting

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The time and place in which a story occurs.

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Motivation

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The reason or reasons a character has for acting or behaving in a particular way.

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Theme

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The central message or lesson that readers can apply to life.

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Narrator

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The person or character who tells the story.

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Point of View

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The perspective from which the story is told, such as first person or third person.

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Plot

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The sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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Character Trait

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A quality or characteristic of a character that influences their actions and decisions.

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Imagery

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Descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates a mental picture.