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Which of the following is an example of external conflict?
Which of the following is an example of external conflict?
- A character fighting against another character (correct)
- A character struggling with their own emotions and desires
- A character overcoming a personal fear or weakness
- A character grappling with a moral dilemma
Which of these is a characteristic of a flat character?
Which of these is a characteristic of a flat character?
- Heavily influences the story's themes
- Has a limited role in the plot (correct)
- Exhibits a wide range of personality traits
- Undergoes significant development and change
Which of the following is not a part of the plot structure?
Which of the following is not a part of the plot structure?
- Denouement
- Rising Action
- Exposition
- Protagonist (correct)
Which of these is an example of a narrative poem?
Which of these is an example of a narrative poem?
Which of the following is a characteristic of nonfiction prose?
Which of the following is a characteristic of nonfiction prose?
Which of these is an example of a theme in literature?
Which of these is an example of a theme in literature?
What is the main difference between a fairytale and a short story?
What is the main difference between a fairytale and a short story?
What is the primary function of minor dynamic characters in a story?
What is the primary function of minor dynamic characters in a story?
Which element of a narrative is responsible for providing insight into the thoughts and feelings of characters?
Which element of a narrative is responsible for providing insight into the thoughts and feelings of characters?
In a novellette, how does the length compare to that of a short story and a novel?
In a novellette, how does the length compare to that of a short story and a novel?
What type of characters are known for having only a single trait, either positive or negative?
What type of characters are known for having only a single trait, either positive or negative?
Which element of storytelling conveys the main message or lesson that the author wants readers to understand?
Which element of storytelling conveys the main message or lesson that the author wants readers to understand?
What is internal conflict also known as?
What is internal conflict also known as?
Which point of view uses the pronouns 'he', 'she', and 'they'?
Which point of view uses the pronouns 'he', 'she', and 'they'?
Which of the following is NOT an example of nonfiction prose?
Which of the following is NOT an example of nonfiction prose?
What does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?
What does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?
Which type of conflict involves a character or group of characters against natural forces, such as storms or animals?
Which type of conflict involves a character or group of characters against natural forces, such as storms or animals?
Which point of view uses the pronoun 'you'?
Which point of view uses the pronoun 'you'?
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
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Description
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.
