Short Story Elements

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What is the genre that is at least partially created by the author?

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Fiction is a genre that is created by the author, involving imaginary events and characters.

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What is the term for the struggle between opposing forces in a story?

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Conflict is the term used to describe the struggle between opposing forces in a narrative.

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What type of conflict is represented by 'man versus man'?

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External conflict is represented by 'man versus man', where characters face off against each other.

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What fictional subgenre deals with futuristic concepts and often includes space or time travel?

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Science fiction is a subgenre that explores futuristic concepts, including space and time travel.

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What is the point of highest tension in a story called?

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The climax is the point of highest tension in a story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is the term for the sequence of events in a story?

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Plot refers to the sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?

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Setting is the term used to describe the time and place in which a story takes place.

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What is the main idea or underlying message of a story called?

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Theme is the main idea or underlying message that the author conveys through the story.

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What is the term for the character who opposes the protagonist?

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Antagonist is the term for the character who opposes the protagonist in a story.

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What is the term for the character who drives the story forward?

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Protagonist is the term for the main character who drives the story forward.