Narrative Structure/Elements of Fiction

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What is plot development?

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The sequence of events in a literary work that develops the central conflict.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time, place, and duration in which a literary work takes place.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point or the most intense moment in the plot, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is falling action?

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution of the story.

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What is conflict in fiction?

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The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot of a story.

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What is characterization?

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The process by which the author reveals the personality and traits of a character.

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What is a narrative hook?

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An engaging opening that grabs the reader's attention and sets the stage for the story.

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What is the resolution of a story?

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

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What is rising action?

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The series of events that build tension and develop the conflict leading up to the climax.

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What is the difference between fiction and nonfiction?

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Fiction is a narrative created from the imagination, while nonfiction is based on real events and facts.