Elements of Fiction (Sauerbrunn)

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What is the falling action in a story?

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The falling action wraps up 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 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 genre does Tuck Everlasting belong to?

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Tuck Everlasting is a work of fiction.

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What narrative style uses pronouns like me, my, I, we?

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This narrative style is called First Person.

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What triggers the action in a story?

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The problem that triggers the action is called the conflict.

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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.

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What is resolution in a story?

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Resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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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 personal narrative?

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A personal narrative is a story told from the author's personal experience, often using first-person pronouns.

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What is a short story?

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A short story is a brief work of fiction that usually focuses on a single incident or character.