Character and Setting
What is a person, animal, being, creature, or thing that performs the actions and speaks dialogues in the story called?
Character
TRUE or FALSE. A story cannot be considered a story without a conflict.
TRUE. The conflict is a problem that the character needs to solve. Without conflict, the story will not move forward.
This is the plot element where the characters and setting are revealed.
Exposition.
In a story’s exposition, you establish the ordinary world of the main character, the setting, mood, and maybe hint at the conflict. This section ends with an inciting incident that shatters the ordinary world and begins the conflict.
TRUE or FALSE. A literary theme is the main idea or underlying meaning a writer explores in a novel, short story, or other literary work.
TRUE.
In simpler stories, the theme may be a moral or message: “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” In more complex stories, the central theme is typically a more open-ended exploration of some fundamental aspect of society or humanity.
This type of prose refers to any type of literature created from the imagination and typically has a narrative.
Fiction
What types of characters refer to:
1. The main character to whom the story revolves: _________
2. The opponent of the main character: _________
1. The main character of the story is the protagonist.
2. The antagonist, in literature, is the principal opponent or foil of the main character, who is referred to as the protagonist.
True or False. The "bad guy" or villain is always the antagonist in a story.
What are the two categories of conflict?
Internal and External.
Internal conflict is when a character struggles with his/her own opposing desires or beliefs. It happens within him/her, and it drives his/her development as a character. (Man vs Self)
External conflict sets a character against something or someone beyond his/her control. External forces stand in the way of a character’s motivations and create tension as the character tries to reach his/her goals. (Man vs Man, Man vs Nature, Man vs Society)
What is the most exciting part of a plot called?
The climax is the most thrilling part of the story; it’s the primary turning point. It is when the story’s main antagonist is finally confronted. The stakes are at their highest at this point. If the protagonist loses, then they will die either literally or metaphorically. They will often have to overcome a character flaw to win.
Give a common theme in prose.
Love
Revenge
Coming of Age
Good vs. Evil
Death
Friendship
War
What are the 5 parts of a Plot?
Exposition
Rising Action
Climax
Falling Action
Resolution
What is the purpose of setting in prose?
The purpose of setting is to establish the time and place of a story, create mood, influence characters and plot, and support the overall theme.
What are the four main types of conflict?
Man vs Man
Man vs Self
Man vs Nature
Man vs Society
What is the ending part of a story called?
Resolution/Denouement is the logical endpoint of a story. There should be some catharsis for the reader and a tying up of loose ends. Your hero may die in sacrifice at this point or they may be triumphant.
What is the importance of Theme?
The theme in literature is crucial as it provides the foundational insight or message that the author intends to communicate, enriching the reader's understanding and connection to the human condition and universal experiences.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Fiction?
a. Fiction is created from the imagination of an author.
b. Fiction includes the genres short story, novel, and novella.
c. Fiction includes categories such as biography, fitness, science, history, and languages.
d. Fiction genres include mysteries, romance, fantasy, and crime thrillers.
C. Fiction includes categories such as biography, fitness, science, history, and languages.