Plot & Theme Review

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Narrative

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A story that describes a sequence of events

Front

True or False: a narrative can be fiction, but NOT nonfiction.

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False

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Plot

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The how a story happens.

Front

The beginning part of the story where we learn background information about the characters/ setting and how the story starts is called what?

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Exposition

Front

The part of the story where a series of events and actions move the story to a climax is called?

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Rising Action

Front

The turning point of the story where everything changes is called?

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Climax

Front

The part in the story where the conflict unravels with the main character either winning or losing is called the what?

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Falling Action

Front

The ending of the story where everything is resolved and the main character is usually in a better position than the beginning is called the what?

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Resolution

Front

What is the difference between a theme and a theme statement?

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A theme may be a one word idea or concept, a theme statement is that one word idea expressed in a statement that means something

Front

What would be a good theme statement for the following lyrics:

"Don't stop believin'

Hold on to that feeling

Streetlight people

Don't stop believin'"

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Keep trying, believe in yourself and don't give up