Literary Elements and Conflicts

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What is an external conflict?

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An external conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force, such as nature, society, or another character.

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What is an internal conflict?

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An internal conflict is a psychological struggle within a character, often involving emotions, desires, or moral dilemmas.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the point of highest interest or suspense in a story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is a protagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing challenges and driving the plot forward.

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What is an antagonist?

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The antagonist is a character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict in the story.

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What is figurative language?

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Figurative language uses non-literal expressions to convey ideas and create imagery, including similes, metaphors, and personification.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a direct comparison between two unlike things without using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is a simile?

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A simile is a figure of speech that compares two unlike things using 'like' or 'as'.

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What is personification?

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Personification is a literary device that gives human traits and characteristics to non-human entities or objects.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is descriptive language that appeals to the senses and creates vivid mental pictures for the reader.