Define External Conflict

a struggle between a character and an outside force.

Define Dynamic Character

one who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

a short narrative that conveys a moral lesson through metaphorical meaning., a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.

a dramatic work that presents the downfall of a dignified character.

a disagreement or struggle between two or more people.

a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden.

an inscription on a tomb or gravestone.

a central character in a story who lacks conventional heroic.

a temporary state of mind or feeling, such as happiness, sadness, or anger.

Define Character Foil

character who contrasts with another, usually the protagonist

a genre of literature and performing arts.

Define Internal Conflict

a struggle between different parts of a person’s mind or feelings., when they're struggling with a thought inside their own head.

The story takes place in a big, scary forest.

a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory.

a narrative point of view where the story is told from an character.

a little adventure you can read in one sitting.

Define Personification

giving human qualities, like feelings or actions, to non-human things.

narration reveals the thoughts and feelings of all characters.

when something happens that is the opposite of what you expect.

a mark, sign, or word that represents an idea, object, or relationship.

the sequence of events that make up a story.

a literary device that uses descriptive language.

a form of verbal irony where someone says the opposite of something.

a term used in finance that refers to a type of financial instrument.

a repeated image or idea in a story.

Define Round Character

a complex, well-developed character with multiple traits.

a way of comparing two different things to help understand one of them.

a character or force that opposes the protagonist.

a joke that plays on the absurdity of everyday situations.

a comparison which is not literally true., a way of describing something by comparing it to something else.

third person uses "he," "she," "they," or proper nouns to narrate.

perspective from which a story is narrated.

Define Static Character

one who does not undergo significant change throughout the story.

shows past events to provide context or background.

the attitude of the writer toward the subject.

the main character in a story, often central to the plot and conflict.

a writing style that describes the unique traits of a place.

the feeling of excitement or anxious uncertainty about what will happen.

Define Flat Character

a simple, one-dimensional character.

hints at events that will happen later in the story.

a speech where a character talks to themselves, sharing thoughts.

the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.

"Her smile was as bright as the sun.", a figure of speech that compares two different things.

the main idea or message the author conveys through a story.

when two or more people are talking to each other.

when two different things are placed next to each other.

second person uses "you" to address the reader.

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Define External Conflict
occurs only when a character encounters a supernatural entity or force.
refers to a character’s inner struggle with their thoughts and emotions.
a struggle between a character and an outside force.
when a character fights against their own moral values and beliefs.
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Define Dynamic Character
one who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.
character always the villain of the story.
defined by their physical appearance.
character remains unchanged from the beginning to end.
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Define Parable
a short narrative that conveys a moral lesson through metaphorical meaning.
a historical account detailing events from the past.
a type of poem that expresses emotions and feelings.
a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.
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Define Tragedy
a type of comedy that ends happily with a wedding.
a story where the main character always succeeds.
a literary genre that focuses solely on humorous events and characters.
a dramatic work that presents the downfall of a dignified character.
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Define Conflict
a happy time together.
when everyone agrees.
sharing toys nicely.
a disagreement or struggle between two or more people.
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Define Motive
a type of legal document used in court proceedings.
refers to the emotional state of a person at a specific moment.
the physical location where an event takes place.
a reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden.
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Define Epitaph
"This is where the party ends, no more fun here!"
"Here lies a man who never learned to love."
an inscription on a tomb or gravestone.
"I told you I was sick!"
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Define Antihero
a side character that provides comic relief in serious narratives.
always a villain who opposes the protagonist.
a central character in a story who lacks conventional heroic.
a character who possesses superhuman powers.
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Define Mood
external circumstances and has no relation to internal feelings.
a temporary state of mind or feeling, such as happiness, sadness, or anger.
measured in physical units like inches or pounds.
a permanent personality trait that does not change over time.
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Define Character Foil
a character that is not in the story at all.
a character who is exactly the same as the main character.
a character that helps the main character win the story.
character who contrasts with another, usually the protagonist
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Define Satire
serious form of writing that aims to provide an accurate depiction.
used in scientific writing to present factual information.
a genre of literature and performing arts.
type of poetry that celebrates the beauty of nature.
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Define Internal Conflict
when two friends argue out loud.
a struggle between different parts of a person’s mind or feelings.
when they're struggling with a thought inside their own head.
choosing what to wear in the morning.
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Define Setting
the story happens in outer space.
the story is set on the moon during a snowstorm.
a busy city underwater.
The story takes place in a big, scary forest.
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Define Paradox
a type of mathematical equation that always has a single solution.
an event that can only happen in the future and cannot be predicted.
a literary device used exclusively in poetry to create rhythm.
a statement or proposition that seems self-contradictory.
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Define First Person
narrative perspective that provides an objective view of the characters.
a type of storytelling that relies solely on dialogue between characters.
a narrative style where the author speaks directly to the reader.
a narrative point of view where the story is told from an character.
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Define Short Story
a story about a cat that learns to fly.
a story about a tree that wants to be a car.
a story about a fish that can talk and run on land.
a little adventure you can read in one sitting.
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Define Personification
the book was on the table.
the cat ran quickly.
the sun shined brightly.
giving human qualities, like feelings or actions, to non-human things.
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Define Omniscient
narration reveals the thoughts and feelings of all characters.
narration avoids describing character's emotions.
narration uses "I" to tell the story.
narration only shows one character's thoughts.
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Define Irony
a way to cook food.
when something happens that is the opposite of what you expect.
a type of fruit.
being very serious all the time.
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Define Symbol
a type of physical object that can be touched and held.
a mark, sign, or word that represents an idea, object, or relationship.
a synonym for the word "letter" in the English alphabet.
exclusively used in mathematical equations to denote numbers only.
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Define Plot
the theme or moral lesson conveyed by the story.
refers to the setting and time period in which a story takes place.
the sequence of events that make up a story.
the main character's dialogue throughout the story.
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Define Imagery
the use of numbers and statistics in writing to support arguments.
a type of poetry that only focuses on visual elements.
a literary device that uses descriptive language.
the physical appearance of a character in a story.
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Define Sarcasm
a type of non-verbal communication.
when someone expresses their sincere feelings and emotions.
a form of verbal irony where someone says the opposite of something.
an expression of agreement where individuals share the same opinion.
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Define Prosb
a term used in finance that refers to a type of financial instrument.
a type of fruit found in tropical regions.
a musical genre that originated in the 18th century.
a specific style of painting from the Renaissance period.
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Define Motifs
a character's name in the story.
a type of animal in a story.
the setting where the story takes place.
a repeated image or idea in a story.
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Define Round Character
character never changes or grows throughout the story.
always the Antagonist of the story.
a minor character with no depth.
a complex, well-developed character with multiple traits.
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Define Analogy
Car is to Drive as Bicycle is to Walk.
Dog is to Bark as Cat is to Run.
a way of comparing two different things to help understand one of them.
Tree is to Leaf as Flower is to Root.
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Define Antagonist
a character or force that opposes the protagonist.
the theme or message of the story.
the main hero of the story.
the setting where the story unfolds.
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Define Comedy
a philosophical debate on the meaning of life that lacks humor.
a joke that plays on the absurdity of everyday situations.
a serious documentary about climate change that aims to inform viewers.
explores themes of loss and despair.
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Define Metaphor
a comparison which is not literally true.
a way of describing something by comparing it to something else.
"He runs faster than a cheetah."
"The cat sat on the mat."
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Define Third Person
third person uses "I" or "we."
third person uses "he," "she," "they," or proper nouns to narrate.
third person addresses the reader directly as "you."
third person avoids personal pronouns entirely.
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Define Point of View
the physical location where the story takes place.
the genre of the story, such as fiction, non-fiction, or poetry.
the moral lessons conveyed through the characters’ actions in the story.
perspective from which a story is narrated.
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Define Static Character
defined by having a complex and envolving personality.
one who does not undergo significant change throughout the story.
the main character who drives the plot.
character experiences major personal growth in the story.
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Define Flashback
shows past events to provide context or background.
skips details about characters' past experiences.
always happens in chronological order.
predicts future events in the story.
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Define Tone
the type of food a character likes.
the time of day in a story.
a type of music played in the background.
the attitude of the writer toward the subject.
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Define Hyperbole
"The cat sat on the mat."
"She is as tall as a tree."
an extreme exaggeration.
"He runs faster than the wind."
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Define Protagonist
the setting where the story takes place.
the moral lesson of the story.
always the villain of the story.
the main character in a story, often central to the plot and conflict.
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Define Local Color
the color of paint used in houses.
about the weather in a different country.
when people wear only bright clothes.
a writing style that describes the unique traits of a place.
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Define Suspense
the feeling of excitement or anxious uncertainty about what will happen.
only found in funny stories.
when everything in the story is clear and easy to understand.
feeling very happy and joyful.
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Define Flat Character
complex and well-developed.
the main character.
a simple, one-dimensional character.
undergoes major changes.
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Define Character
a person or entity in a story.
the plot of a story.
the theme of the story.
the setting of a story.
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Define Foreshadowing
reveals every detail of future events explicitly.
provides no clues about the story's direction.
hints at events that will happen later in the story.
describes only past events in detail.
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Define Soliloquy
a type of musical with singing and acting.
a dance performance in a theater.
a discussion between two characters.
a speech where a character talks to themselves, sharing thoughts.
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Define Diction
the grammatical structure of sentences in a language.
a literary device that involves the repetition of consonant sounds.
a type of punctuation used in writing to separate different ideas.
the choice and use of words and phrases in speech or writing.
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Define Narrator
always knows what every character feels.
never talks to the readers.
tells the story.
a character in the story.
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Define Simile
"The classroom was filled with laughter."
"The wind whispered through the trees."
"Her smile was as bright as the sun."
a figure of speech that compares two different things.
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Define Theme
the main idea or message the author conveys through a story.
the story takes place in outer space.
everyone has a pet dinosaur.
the main character lives in a castle.
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Define Dialogue
"I don’t care what you think about the project; I’m doing it my way."
"This project is a waste of time, and I won't put any effort into it."
when two or more people are talking to each other.
"Your opinion doesn’t matter to me at all; I’ll just ignore it."
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Define Juxtaposition
putting things in a line to count them.
a dance move that people do at parties.
a type of food that is spicy.
when two different things are placed next to each other.
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Define Second Person
second person uses "you" to address the reader.
second person avoids pronouns entirely.
second person uses "he," "she," or "they."
second person uses "I" or "we."

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