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Which type of conflict involves the main character being pitted against some other person or group of persons?

Man vs. environment
Man vs. himself
Man vs. society
Man vs. man (correct)

What does the term 'theme' refer to in a story?

The place and time of a story
The mood or feeling which pervades a story
The central idea around which the story is built (correct)
Something which means more

What does the term 'setting' refer to in a story?

The central idea around which the story is built
Something which means more
The place and time of a story (correct)
The mood or feeling which pervades a story

What does the term 'atmosphere' refer to in a story?

The mood or feeling which pervades a story (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'symbol' mean in literature?

Something which means more (B) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their definitions:

Conflict = A clash of actions, ideas, desires, or wills Theme = The central idea around which the story is built Setting = Refers to the place and time of a story Symbol = A literary symbol is something which means more Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of conflict with its description:

Man vs. Man = The main character is pitted against some other person or group of persons Man vs. Environment = The main character is in conflict with some external force, such as nature, society, or fate Man vs. Himself = The main character is in conflict with some element of his own nature Signup and view all the answers

Match the literary elements with their descriptions:

Conflict = May be physical, mental, emotional, or moral Theme = Contains a view of life or a truth about human experience Setting = Can also refer to factors such as the weather and social customs Symbol = Something which means more than its literal meaning Signup and view all the answers

Match the type of conflict with its definition:

Man vs. Man = Main character against another person or group Man vs. Environment = Main character against external forces like nature, society, fate Man vs. Himself = Main character against elements of his own nature Signup and view all the answers

Match the literary concepts with their explanations:

Conflict = Can be physical, mental, emotional, or moral Theme = A lesson or message that the author is trying to teach Setting = Adds credibility to the action of the story Symbol = Something which means more in the context of the story Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Man vs. Man Conflict

The main character against another person or group.

Theme

The central idea or message of a story.

Setting

The story's location and time period.

Atmosphere

The overall mood or feeling of a story.

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Symbol

Something that represents more than its literal meaning.

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Study Notes

Literary Elements

Man vs. Man conflict: Involves the main character being pitted against some other person or group of persons.

Story Elements

Theme: Refers to the underlying message or idea that the story conveys.
Setting: Refers to the time and place in which the story takes place.
Atmosphere: Refers to the emotional feeling or mood that the story creates for the reader.
Symbol: A person, object, or event that represents an abstract idea or concept beyond its literal meaning.

Conflict Types

Match the type of conflict with its definition:
- Man vs. Man: Main character vs. another person or group
- (Other types of conflict can be added here, such as Man vs. Self, Man vs. Nature, etc.)

Literary Concepts

Match the literary elements with their descriptions:
- Theme: Underlying message or idea of the story
- Setting: Time and place of the story
- Atmosphere: Emotional feeling or mood created by the story
- Symbol: Representation of an abstract idea or concept beyond its literal meaning