Story Elements Flashcard

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What is a character in a story?

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The person or animal involved in the action.

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What is conflict in a story?

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The struggle between opposing forces.

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What is internal conflict?

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Conflict based on the struggle in the mind of the main character.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place of the action.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The 'wrap up' of the story plot.

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What is exposition in a story?

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The part of the story containing background information.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The idea about life revealed by the author.

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What is a plot in a story?

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The sequence of events that make up the story.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is an antagonist?

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The character or force that opposes the protagonist.