Story Elements

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What is the time and place in which the story takes place?

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Setting: The setting is the time and place where the story occurs, providing context for the characters and events.

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What do we call the part of the story where the characters and setting are introduced?

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Exposition: The exposition is the beginning part of a story that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

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The people, animals, or imaginary creatures in a story are called the...?

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Characters: Characters are the individuals or beings that take part in the action of a story.

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In which part of a story does the main character begin to resolve the conflict?

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Falling Action: The falling action is the part of the story after the climax where the main character starts to resolve the conflict.

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What do we call a struggle between different forces?

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

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What is the turning point of the story where the main character faces the conflict?

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Climax: The climax is the most intense point of the story, where the main character confronts the main conflict.

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What is the final outcome of the story called?

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Resolution: The resolution is the part of the story where the conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is the sequence of events in a story called?

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Plot: The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict and resolution.

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What do we call hints or clues about what will happen later in the story?

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Foreshadowing: Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is the part of the story that builds suspense and tension?

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Rising Action: The rising action is the series of events that create suspense and tension leading up to the climax.