Character types | types of conflict | figurative language | prose vs. poetry | potpourri |
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They are simplistic, and can be described in one or two sentences.
Flat character
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when the main character is in conflict with enviornment
man vs. nature
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What is a word that imitates a sound
onomatopeoia
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Follows the conventions and rules of formal language.
Prose
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This character is multi-faceted and complex. Often a main character.
Round character
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when the main character is in conflict with another person
man vs. man
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What is exaggeration for a humorous effect
hyperbole
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Short stories, novels and letters are examples of what
prose
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This character does not change. They are the same in the beginning of the story and at the end.
Static character
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when the main character is in conflict with a paranormal force
man vs. supernatural
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What is a comparison using like or as
similie
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may or may not follow the rules of language.
poetry
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This character changes changes over the course of the story.
Developing character
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when the main character is in conflict with some part of his internal emotions
man vs. himself
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What is a comparison without using like or as
metaphor
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it tends to be visual and represents ideas through the play of language.
poetry
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A stereotypical character, well-known in literature.
Stock character
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when the main character is in conflict with a larger society
man vs. society
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What is a repetition a consonant at the beginning of a series of words
alliteration
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Haiku, free verse and ballad are examples of this
poetry
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