LITERATURE TERMS II

Question 1

Person who tells the story KNOWS the story but does not participate in it.

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THIRD PERSON NARRATOR

Question 2

DIVISIONS of LITERATURE: PROSE, POETRY, or DRAMA

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GENRE

Question 3

Character does NOT develop or change throughout the story

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STATIC CHARACTER

Question 4

Writing that contains elements that are MADE UP (IMAGINARY).

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FICTION

Question 5

A character IN the story tells the story.

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FIRST PERSON NARRATOR

Question 6

Nervousness or anxiety caused by wondering what will happen next.

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SUSPENSE

Question 7

WHERE & WHEN a story takes place.

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SETTING

Question 8

Events that build the conflict and suspense to its climax.

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RISING ACTION

Question 9

WRITING THAT INCLUDES REAL HISTORICAL PEOPLE & PLACES BUT INCLUDES IMAGINARY EVENTS & CHARACTERS.

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HISTORICAL FICTION

Question 10

Main character with whom the protagonist finds him/herself in CONFLICT.

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ANTAGONIST

Question 11

An underdeveloped character that starts with very few personality traits & does NOT experience change during the story.

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FLAT CHARACTER

Question 12

Memories described that inform the reader of important information from the past.

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FLASHBACK

Question 13

Fully developed character that has a distinct personality, background, and motives.

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ROUND CHARACTER

Question 14

Writing that is based upon REAL elements.

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NONFICTION

Question 15

SHORT NONFICTION PIECE WRITTEN ABOUT A SPECIFIC TOPIC TO A PARTICULAR AUDIENCE.

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LETTER

Question 16

MAIN CHARACTER in the story around whom the action revolves.

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PROTAGONIST

Question 17

Experiences CHANGE either in their outlook or in their personality throughout the story.

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DYNAMIC CHARACTER

Question 18

The problem is between people or forces. The problem is OUTSIDE the protagonist.

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EXTERNAL CONFLICT

Question 19

SHORT NONFICTION PIECE WRITTEN ABOUT A SPECIFIC TOPIC TO A GENERAL AUDIENCE.

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ESSAY

Question 20

Highest point of suspense in story BEFORE the problem is solved.

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CLIMAX

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