Story Elements

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is when and where the story takes place.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is what the selection is mostly about.

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What is the author's purpose for writing fiction?

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The author's purpose for writing fiction is to entertain the reader.

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the problem or situation the characters face.

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Who is the narrator of a story?

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The narrator is the person who tells the story.

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What are characters in a story?

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Characters are the people, animals, or beings that the story is about.

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What is a theme in a story?

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The theme is the underlying message or lesson of the story.

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What is resolution in a story?

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Resolution is how the conflict is solved at the end of the story.

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What does it mean to summarize a story?

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To summarize a story means to give a brief overview of the main points.

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What is a plot in a story?

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