ELEMENTS OF LITERATURE

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which the author reveals the personality of a character through their actions, thoughts, dialogue, and how others respond to them.

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What are characters in a story?

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Characters are the people or animals that drive the action of the story.

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What does the term 'setting' refer to?

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Setting refers to the time and place in which a story happens.

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What is the exposition in a plot?

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Exposition is the part of the plot that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

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What is a conflict in literature?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which can be external (between characters or forces) or internal (within a character).

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What is the difference between external and internal conflict?

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External conflict involves an outside force, while internal conflict occurs within a character.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, often where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the author wants to convey through the story.

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What is a plot?

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A plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict, climax, and resolution.

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What is a narrator?

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A narrator is the person or character who tells the story, providing perspective and insight into the events and characters.