Parts of a Story

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What is a protagonist?

Back

The main character in a story who goes through an important change.

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What is a character in a story?

Back

A person, animal, or figure that plays a role in the story.

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What is the resolution of a story?

Back

The final part of the story when conflicts are resolved.

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What is a theme in literature?

Back

A message about life that the author expresses through the story.

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Why might a story's main theme be difficult to figure out?

Back

It is rarely stated directly.

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What is an antagonist?

Back

The character or force that opposes the protagonist.

Front

What is the climax of a story?

Back

The most intense or exciting part of the story, often where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is the setting of a story?

Back

The time, location, and mood in which the story takes place.

Front

What is the plot of a story?

Back

The sequence of events that make up the story.

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What is falling action?

Back

The part of the story after the climax where the tension decreases and the story begins to wind down.