Story Elements

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What is the author's purpose?

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The author's reason for writing the text, which can be to persuade, entertain, teach, explain, inform, or express feelings.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a fiction story?

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A story that is not true, created from the imagination.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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What the story is all about.

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Who are the characters in a story?

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The people or animals that are part of the story.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The sequence of events that make up the story.

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What is a non-fiction story?

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A story that is based on real events and facts.

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What does it mean to summarize a story?

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To give a brief statement of the main points of the story.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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The main problem or struggle that the characters face.

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What is a resolution in a story?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.