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Narrative conventions
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Which of these are examples of figurative language?
metaphors, similes and alliteration
metaphors, similes and anecdotes
metaphors, similes and idioms
metaphors, similes and characterisation
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The turning point of the story where the character makes an important decision
Conflict
Climax
Ultimatum
Theme
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The time and place
Rising Action
Environment
Conflict
Setting
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An evil character who usually opposes the main character
Protagonist
Protector
Antagonize
Antagonist
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The main idea or issue relating to human experience
Theme
Opinion
Exposition/orientation
Idea
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Which of these is an example of a conflict?
Character vs symbolism
Character vs character
character vs resolution
Character vs theme
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A problem or dilemma faced by the character in a narrative
conclusion
situation
climax
conflict
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What is name of the technique where you tell a short story or experience about your life?
narrative
anecdote
gossip
story telling
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Why might an author leave the ending mysterious or uncertain?
To make the reader feel overjoyed and happy
To make the reader feel angry and irritated
To make the reader feel thoughtful and curious
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The conversation between a character speaking to another character.
Plot
Talking
Interaction
Dialogue
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Occurs after a climax in a story where the main character resolves what to do with his/her life
Orientation
Falling action
Conflict
Resolution/denoument
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"Bob walked into the forest." What type of language could improve this sentence?
Figurative language
Emotive language
Persuasive language
Descriptive language
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People, animals or even objects in a narrative.
Characterisation
Characters
Themes
Symbolism
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The term for the perspective from which the story is told
Narrative point of view
Characterisation
Opinion
Resolution/denoument
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Why might an author solve a problem in their short story?
To make the story more mysterious
Otherwise it wouldn't be a short story
To make the story more realistic
To create a sense of satisfaction and resolution
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The part of the narrative where characters and setting must be introduced
Orientation/exposition
Resolution/denoument
Conflict/complication
Rising action
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What is this diagram called?
Life diagram
Conflict diagram
Plot diagram
Food diagram
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A central character in a literary work
Hero
Antagonist
Character
Protagonist
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The telling of the plot or a story - synonym for story
Plot
Conflict
Perspective
Narrative
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The creation of characters through their speech,actions,appearance & what others say about them
Anecdote
Characters
Characterisation
Symbolism
