Story Elements

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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 a character?

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A character is a person (or animal) in a story.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most exciting, 'highest' point of the story.

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What is a fiction story?

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A fiction story is a story that is not true.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the message of the story or the lesson you learn.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is where and when the story takes place.

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What is the plot of a story?

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

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

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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.

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What is an antagonist?

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The antagonist is a character or force that opposes the protagonist.