Elements of Fiction and Plot

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What is Internal Conflict?

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A struggle that occurs within a character, involving their feelings or decisions.

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What is Historical Fiction?

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A genre of literature that is set in the past and may include real historical events.

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What is Person vs. Nature conflict?

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A type of conflict where a character battles against natural forces, such as a storm.

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What is Person vs. Person conflict?

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A conflict that occurs between two characters, often involving opposition or rivalry.

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What is the purpose of Rising Action in a story?

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To build tension leading to the climax of the story.

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What is Climax in a story?

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The turning point or most intense moment in the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is Falling Action?

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The events that follow the climax and lead towards the resolution of the story.

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What is Resolution in a story?

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The conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is Exposition in a story?

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The introduction of background information, including characters, setting, and initial conflict.

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What is a Protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing challenges and driving the plot forward.