Unit 3: Longer Fiction or Drama I

Conflict

A crucial element of literature that drives the plot forward and creates tension in the story.

Plot development

A crucial aspect of storytelling that involves the progression and unfolding of events in a narrative.

Person vs Self

A type of conflict where the main character struggles with their own thoughts, beliefs, or emotions.

Symbolism

In literature, it is the use of symbols to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

Commentary

Helps readers understand not only what the evidence means but also why it’s important in supporting your thesis statement.

Character description

A written or spoken representation of a fictional or non-fictional characters, physical appearance, personality traits, motivations, and other defining characteristics.

External Conflict

acres outside of the character and can take many forms such as a person vs person (intrapersonal), person vs society (societal), person vs nature (natural), person vs supernatural (fate).

character perspective

is shaped by the personality traits, beliefs, values, experiences, and biases.

Dynamic character

A type of character in fiction who undergoes significant internal change throughout the course of a story.

Static character

Fictional characters who remain the same throughout a story or novel.

Setting the scene

Refers to the process of creating a detailed and immersive environment, in which a story or event takes place.

Internal conflict

occurs within a character‘s mind and emotions, such as their fears, doubts, or desires.

Person v. Person

Is often used in literature and storytelling to describe a conflict or struggle between two individuals.

Person v. Society

Refers to a type of external conflict, where the main character struggles against the norms, rules, and expectations of their culture or group.

Person v. Nature

A common theme in literature, film, and other forms of art. a literary device in which a character or characters face opposition from natural forces. This can include the weather, animals, or natural disasters.

Thesis statement

A concise declaration of the main point, argument, or focus of an essay, research paper or other academic work.

Evidence

Refers to the information or data that supports a claim or argument.

Line of Resoning

A line of reasoning is a structured way to present arguments and evidence that support a claim or thesis. It's a logical progression of ideas that demonstrate how evidence supports a conclusion.