Elements of Fiction

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What is the problem in the story?

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Conflict: The struggle between opposing forces in a story.

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What is a hint of future events in a story?

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

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What do we call the time and place of a story?

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

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What does it mean when the author emphasizes something in the text?

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Emphasize: To give special importance or prominence to something in writing.

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What appeals to our five senses in a story?

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Imagery: Descriptive language that creates visual representations of actions, objects, and ideas in our mind.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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Main Idea: The central point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is the sequence of events in a story called?

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Plot: The series of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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What is the turning point of a story?

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Climax: The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

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What is the lesson or moral of a story?

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Theme: The underlying message or the big idea of a story.

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What is a character's struggle against an outside force?

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External Conflict: A struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character or nature.