Story Elements

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is where and when the story takes place.

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What is the rising action in a story?

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The rising action is the part of the story where the conflict takes place and leads up to the climax, involving the character's decisions about the problem.

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What is the falling action in a story?

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The falling action reveals the outcome of the story's climax, eases the tension, and shows how the main character resolves the conflict.

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What is the resolution of a story?

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The resolution is the end of the story where loose ends are tied up.

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is a problem or struggle between two opposing forces in a story.

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What are characters in a story?

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Characters are the individuals who participate in the action of a story.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is exposition in a story?

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Exposition is the introduction of background information, setting, and characters in a story.

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What is a theme in a story?

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The theme is the central idea or underlying message that the author conveys through the 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 that needs to be resolved.