Story Elements

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What is the point of view in literature?

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The perspective from which a story is told, such as first person, second person, or third person.

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What is first person point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator is a character in the story, using 'I' or 'we'.

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What is third person point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator is outside the story, using 'he', 'she', or 'they'.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.

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What are characters in a story?

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The individuals or animals that participate in the action of the story.

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What is a plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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The struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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What is a resolution in a story?

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The conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed by the story.

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What is a narrative?

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A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.