YC The Ninth Ward and After the Hurricane Review

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What is a setting?

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The setting of a story is the time and place in which the events occur.

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What is a conflict?

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A conflict is a serious disagreement or argument between people, groups, or countries.

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What is the exposition?

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The exposition is the part of a story that introduces important background information such as the setting, characters, and initial conflict.

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What word describes the determination of characters who press forward even when they feel hopeless?

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Fortitude.

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What is the name of the hurricane that affected the Ninth Ward?

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Katrina.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message that runs throughout a story.

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What is a protagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is an antagonist?

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The antagonist is a character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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What does 'resilience' mean in the context of a story?

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Resilience refers to the ability of characters to recover from difficulties and adapt to challenges.

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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.