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What are the main elements of a story?

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The main elements of a story include characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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Define 'theme' in literature.

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Theme is the central idea or message about life or people that the author conveys through a literary work.

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CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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What is the role of characters in a story?

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Characters are the individuals who participate in the action of the story and drive the plot forward.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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How does setting influence a story?

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Setting provides the time and place in which the story occurs, influencing the mood, context, and events.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What are some common elements used to identify the setting of a story?

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Common elements include time period, location, weather, and social environment.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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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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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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What is conflict in literature?

Back

Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot of the story.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

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How can a reader identify the theme of a story?

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A reader can identify the theme by looking for recurring ideas, character experiences, and the author's message.

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CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

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What is the difference between a protagonist and an antagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character who faces challenges, while the antagonist opposes the protagonist.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

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What is the significance of the climax in a story?

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The climax is the turning point of the story where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9