Unit 3: Longer Fiction or Drama I

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Conflict

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

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Plot development

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

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Person vs Self

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

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Symbolism

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

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Commentary

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

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Character description

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

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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).

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character perspective

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

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Dynamic character

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

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Static character

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

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Setting the scene

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

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Internal conflict

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

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Person v. Person

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

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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.

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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.

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Thesis statement

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

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Evidence

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

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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.

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