Story Elements

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What do we call hints or clues about what will happen in the future?

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Foreshadowing: A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is the turning point of the story?

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Climax: The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What do we call a struggle within a character's mind?

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Internal Conflict: A psychological struggle within the mind of a character, often involving emotions or decisions.

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In which part of a story does the main character begin to resolve the conflict?

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Falling Action: The part of the story after the climax where the conflict starts to resolve and the story begins to wind down.

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What is the time and place in which the story takes place?

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Setting: The environment in which a story takes place, including the time period and location.

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What is the introduction of background information in a story?

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Exposition: The part of the story that provides background information, setting the stage for the main events.

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What do we call the series of events that lead to the climax?

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Rising Action: The events in a story that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the conflict.

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What is the final outcome of the story called?

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

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What is a struggle between a character and an outside force?

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External Conflict: A conflict that occurs between a character and an outside force, such as another character, society, or nature.

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What is the main character in a story called?

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Protagonist: The main character in a story, often facing a conflict that needs to be resolved.