Elements of a Story

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What is the end of the conflict in a story?

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Resolution: The part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is the perspective from which a story is told?

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Point of View: The vantage point from which the story is narrated, such as 1st person or 3rd person.

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What is the struggle between two opposing forces?

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Conflict: The central struggle that drives the plot, which can be external (between characters) or internal (within a character).

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What is the high point of interest or suspense in a story, novel, or play?

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Climax: The moment of greatest tension in the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is the time and location where a story takes place?

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Setting: The environment in which the story occurs, including the time period and geographical location.

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What introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation in a story?

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Exposition: The beginning part of a story that provides background information.

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What is the series of events that lead to the climax of a story?

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Rising Action: The events that create suspense and tension leading up to the climax.

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What follows the climax and leads to the resolution?

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Falling Action: The events that occur after the climax as the story begins to wind down.

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

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Theme: The central topic or message that the author wants to convey through the narrative.

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What is a character who opposes the main character?

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Antagonist: The character or force that stands in opposition to the protagonist.