Story Elements Flashcard

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most exciting moment of the story and the turning point where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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Who are the characters in a story?

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Characters are the people, animals, or things that help to shape the plot and drive the story forward.

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What verb tense is commonly used in narrative writing?

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The past tense is commonly used in narrative writing to tell a story.

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What is falling action in a story?

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Falling action reveals the outcome of the story's climax, eases the tension, and shows how the main character resolves the conflict.

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What is exposition in a story?

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Exposition is the beginning of the story where the setting and main character are introduced.

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What is the resolution of a story?

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Resolution is the part of the story where the conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is the plot of 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 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 conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot and creates tension.

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What is rising action in a story?

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Rising action is the series of events that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the conflict.