Storytelling Vocabulary - Berrio 6th grade

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What does 'Occur' mean?

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To take place; happen

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What is the purpose of a 'Setting' in a story?

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To provide the time and place where the story occurs

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What is the role of a 'Protagonist' in a story?

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The main character who drives the plot forward

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Define 'Tradition'.

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A set of beliefs or customs that have been handed down for generations

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What does 'Narrative' mean in storytelling?

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The sequence of events that make up a story

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What is a 'Theme' in a story?

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The central idea or message that the story conveys

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What is a 'Climax' in a story?

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story

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Define 'Antagonist'.

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The character who opposes the protagonist and creates conflict

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What is 'Dialogue' in storytelling?

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The spoken exchanges between characters in a story

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What does 'Plot' refer to in a story?

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The sequence of events that make up the main storyline