18 Questions
Which of the following is an example of external conflict?
A character fighting against another character
Which of these is a characteristic of a flat character?
Has a limited role in the plot
Which of the following is not a part of the plot structure?
Protagonist
Which of these is an example of a narrative poem?
Epic
Which of the following is a characteristic of nonfiction prose?
Factual information and real-life experiences
Which of these is an example of a theme in literature?
The triumph of good over evil
What is the main difference between a fairytale and a short story?
A fairytale includes mysterious creatures, while a short story focuses on a single event.
What is the primary function of minor dynamic characters in a story?
To create tension or relief in the storyline.
Which element of a narrative is responsible for providing insight into the thoughts and feelings of characters?
Point of View
In a novellette, how does the length compare to that of a short story and a novel?
Shorter than a novel but longer than a short story
What type of characters are known for having only a single trait, either positive or negative?
Flat
Which element of storytelling conveys the main message or lesson that the author wants readers to understand?
Theme
What is internal conflict also known as?
Man vs. self
Which point of view uses the pronouns 'he', 'she', and 'they'?
Third person
Which of the following is NOT an example of nonfiction prose?
Poetry
What does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?
The central, general message or main idea
Which type of conflict involves a character or group of characters against natural forces, such as storms or animals?
Man vs. nature
Which point of view uses the pronoun 'you'?
Second person
Study Notes
Characters
- Round characters have multiple traits, making them more interesting and multi-dimensional
- Static characters have limited roles in the plot and do not change throughout the story
- Flat characters have a single trait, are not central to the story, and have a limited impact on the plot
- Dynamic characters change throughout the story
- Minor characters can be static, dynamic, or flat
Setting
- Refers to the time and place of the story
- Includes the environment, physical location, climate, weather, or social and cultural surroundings
- Usually introduced during the exposition of the story
Plot
- Refers to the sequence of events in the story
- Consists of exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution/denouement
- Exposition introduces the characters, setting, and main conflict
- Rising action introduces the conflict of the story
- Climax is the central moment of crisis that defines the conflict
- Falling action introduces the aftermath of the conflict
- Resolution/denouement introduces the moment of insight, discovery, or revelation of the character
Conflict
- The primary problem that characters in a story experience
- The driving force in any story, influencing the turn of events in the plot
- Divided into internal conflict and external conflict
- External conflict types include man vs. man, man vs. nature, and man vs. society
- Internal conflict is a psychological struggle that the character is having (man vs. self)
Story Types
- Fairytale: a narrative that relates the lives and adventures of supernatural spirits or mysterious creatures
- Short story: a short fictional narrative that can be read in one sitting, focusing on a single event involving a few characters
- Novel: a fictional narrative that portrays characters engaging in action and conflicts, divided into chapters
- Novella: a fictional narrative that is longer than a short story but shorter than a novel
Other Elements
- Point of view: first person, third person, or second person
- Theme: the central message or main idea the author wants to convey through a literary work
- Nonfiction prose: includes autobiography, biography, diary, news, and essay
Explore the characteristics of round and flat characters in literature, as well as the role of setting in a story. Understand how these elements can influence the plot, themes, and overall development of a narrative.
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