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9GA Lit terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Setting | The time and place, or the where and when that a story takes place. |
| External Conflict | A problem between a character and another, Person place or thing. |
| Internal Conflict | A problem with in the mind or soul of a character. |
| Character VS Character | When a character in the story is in conflict with another living or non living thing |
| Character VS Self | A character may be struggling with making a decision or choosing sides. |
| Character VS Nature | A character battles or struggles against some aspect of nature. |
| Character VS The Supernatural | A character battles or struggles against those things that cannot be explained in the natural and/or scientific world. |
| Character VS Society | A character battles or struggles against the rules, laws, morals of a group or place. |
| Character VS Destiny | A character battles or struggles against their pre-determined fate. |
| Theme | A main idea the author is trying to express in a piece of literature |
| Climax | The highest point of tension in s story. |
| Static Characters | Character who do not go through a significant change in the story. |
| Round Characters | Main characters with good and bad traits that are developed physically, mentally and socially over the course of a novel. |
| Dynamic Characters | A character who changes their understanding, commitment and or values in a story. |
| Flat Characters | A "stereotypical" or "stock" character that is often a supporting character. |