Plot Elements

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used by authors to give hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

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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, society, or nature.

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What is a flashback?

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A flashback is a scene in a story that interrupts the current action to show an event that happened in the past.

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What is an antagonist?

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An antagonist is the character or force that opposes the main character, often creating conflict in the story.

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What is exposition in a story?

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Exposition is the part of a story that introduces the characters, setting, and background information.

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What is a protagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing challenges and undergoing growth.

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What is a plot?

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

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What is a climax in a story?

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The climax is the turning point or most intense moment in a story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is resolution in a story?

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Resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved, and the story concludes.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message that runs throughout a story, often reflecting on human experiences.