elements of fiction Flashcards

(18 cards)

1
Q

POV

A

who is telling the story

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2
Q

protagonist

A

main character

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3
Q

antagonist

A

person/force that opposes the main character

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4
Q

setting

A

time and place

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5
Q

imagery/symbolism

A

physical object to represent an abstract thing
(heart = love)

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6
Q

language/dialogue/dialect

A

the character speaking/nonstandard way of speaking
(y’all)

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7
Q

theme

A

main idea

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8
Q

voice & structure

A

style of writing
(poem, short story, novel)

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9
Q

conflict

A

problem between character/forces

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10
Q

internal conflict

A

conflict within characters head

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11
Q

external conflict

A

conflict with anyone/anything

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12
Q

man vs self

A

conflict within characters head

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13
Q

man vs man

A

character fighting character

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14
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man vs nature

A

character fighting natural event

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15
Q

man vs circumstances

A

character fighting destiny

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16
Q

man vs society

A

character fighting social norms

17
Q

man vs technology

A

character fighting technology

18
Q

man vs supernatural

A

character fighting force outside our world