Story Elements

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What is the author's purpose in writing a text?

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The author's purpose refers to the reason the author has for writing, which can include to persuade, entertain, teach, explain, inform, or express feelings.

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What type of story is characterized as not being true?

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A fiction story is one that is not true.

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What does the main idea of a story represent?

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The main idea represents what the story is all about.

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What are character traits?

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Character traits are qualities that a person has, such as courage or kindness.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story takes place.

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What is a plot in a story?

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

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or underlying message of a story.

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What is a protagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing a conflict that needs to be resolved.

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What is an antagonist?

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The antagonist is a character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.

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What is a narrative?

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