Short Story Elements Vocabulary

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What are a character's traits?

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Traits are the qualities or characteristics of a character, such as honesty, bravery, or kindness.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the underlying message or lesson about life that the story conveys.

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What is an internal conflict?

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An internal conflict is a struggle that takes place within a character's mind, such as making a difficult decision.

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What are motives in a story?

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Motives are the reasons behind a character's actions, such as a desire for acceptance or revenge.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story's events occur.

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What is a plot?

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

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What is an external conflict?

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An external conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character or nature.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure in a story that takes part in the plot.

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What is point of view?

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Point of view is the perspective from which the story is told, such as first-person or third-person.

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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.