Story Elements

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What is the resolution of a story?

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The resolution is the conclusion of the story where the conflict is resolved.

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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.

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True or False: The author always directly states the specific time and place of the setting.

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False. The author may imply the setting without stating it directly.

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What is the exposition of a story?

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The exposition is the introduction of the setting, characters, and opening situation.

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What is a theme in a story?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the story conveys.

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What does 'rising action' refer to in a story?

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Rising action refers to the series of events that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the conflict.

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What is the falling action in a story?

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Falling action is the events that occur after the climax, leading towards the resolution.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story that plays a role in the plot.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot of the story.

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What is a setting in a story?

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