Elements of Fiction

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What does it mean to emphasize something in a story?

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To emphasize something means to make it important by repeating it, using capital letters, underlining, or bold print.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a hint or clue about what will happen later in the story.

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What is suspense in a story?

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Suspense is the feeling of excitement or tension that makes readers eager to find out what happens next.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story happens.

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What does it mean to convey an idea?

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To convey an idea means to express or communicate a thought or message.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or being that takes part in the story.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the main message or lesson that the author wants to share through the story.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the story forward.

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What is a narrative?

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A narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.