Story Elements

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What is a flashback?

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A flashback is an interruption in the normal sequence of events in a story to tell about something that happened in the past.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person (or animal) that plays a role in the story.

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What is suspense in a story?

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Suspense is a feeling of excitement or anxious uncertainty about what will happen next.

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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 dynamic character?

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A dynamic character is one that changes by the end of the story.

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What is foreshadowing?

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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 exposition of a story?

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

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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 and the story comes to a close.

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What is an antagonist?

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An antagonist is a character or force in conflict with the main character, often creating obstacles.

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What is a protagonist?

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A protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing challenges and undergoing change.