Fiction Terms

which literary term means the character(s) in conflict with the main character

• antagonist

• narrator

• protagonist

• flat character

Which literary term means the reasons why the characters act the way they do

• traits

• character motivation

• protagonist

• conflict

which character term means the character's qualities

• traits

• character motivation

• protagonist

• conflict

Which literary term means the problem in the story

• traits

• character motivation

• protagonist

• conflict

which literary term means where and when the story takes place

• flashback

• foreshadow

• theme

• setting

which literary term means two characters in conflict with each other

• character vs self

• character vs character

• character vs nature

• character vs society

which literary term means a character in conflict with the weather, an animal, or a disease

• character vs self

• character vs character

• character vs nature

• character vs society

which literary term means a character in conflict with the government or a community

• character vs character

• character vs nature

• character vs self

• character vs society

which literary term means a character in conflict with themselves

• character vs character

• character vs self

• character vs nature

• character vs society

what part of the plot diagram introduces the characters and setting?

• exposition

• climax

• rising action

• resolution