Unit 3: Longer Fiction or Drama I

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Conflict
________ is a crucial element of literature that drives the plot forward and creates tension in the story.
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Plot development
________ is a crucial aspect of storytelling that involves the progression and unfolding of events in a narrative.
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Person vs self
________ is a type of conflict where the main character struggles with their own thoughts, beliefs, or emotions.
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Symbolism
________ in literature 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(n) ________ is a written or spoken representation of a fictional or non- fictional character's physical appearance, personality traits, motivations, and other defining characteristics.
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External conflict
________ occurs outside of the character and can take many forms such as person vs person (interpersonal), person vs society (societal), person vs nature /environmental issues (natural), person vs supernatural /fate etc.
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Character Perspective
is shaped by their personality traits, beliefs, values, experiences and biases.
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dynamic character
is a type of character in fiction who undergoes significant internal change throughout the course of a story.
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Static characters
are 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 vs person
is often used in literature and storytelling to describe a conflict or struggle between two individuals.
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Person Vs 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 Vs Nature
is a common theme in literature, film, and other forms of art.
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thesis statement
is 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 reasoning
in literature refers to the process of analyzing a text on a line-by-line basis, paying close attention to each individual sentence and how it contributes to the overall meaning of the work.
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