Fiction - Literary Elements

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition is the part of a story where the conflict is introduced, providing background information about the characters and setting.

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What is a narrator?

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A narrator is a person, animal, or thing telling the story or giving an account of something.

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What is an antagonist?

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An antagonist is the character opposing or going against the main character in a literary work.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is a big idea that people from any culture or any place can understand, often conveying a 'life lesson' learned by the main character.

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What is the first person point of view?

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The first person point of view is when the narrator tells their own story, using pronouns like 'I' and 'me'.

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What is a protagonist?

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A protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing challenges and undergoing growth.

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What is a static character?

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A static character is one who does not undergo significant change throughout the story.

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What is a dynamic character?

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A dynamic character is one who undergoes significant change or development throughout the story.

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What is the rising action in a story?

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The rising action is the series of events that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the conflict.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.