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Q1Conflict/Character
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Conflict | any struggle between opposing forces main character struggles against some other force or themselves |
| Man versus man | the main character (protagonist) clashes with another character in the story for any given reason |
| Man versus nature | the main character fights to endure or overcome forces of nature |
| Man versus self | the battle occurs within the character, though it may involve and affect other characters |
| Man versus society | character stands at odds with societal norms and feels the need to work against these norms |
| Man versus technology | character struggles against machines, artificial intelligence, or automated systems |
| Direct Characterization | The author or narrator plainly tells the reader about a character's traits |
| Indirect Characterization | The author shows a character's personality through hints and clues, requiring the reader to make inferences |
| Speech | What a character says and how they say it (their tone, vocabulary, dialect, and choice of words) |
| Thoughts | A character's private thoughts, internal monologues, fears, and dreams |
| Effect on others | How other characters interact with, feel about, or react to the character shows their social standing and personality |
| Actions | What a character actually does and how they behave |
| Looks | A character's physical appearance, facial expressions, posture, and clothing choices offer visual clues about who they are |