Fiction Notes (Literary Elements)

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What is P.I.E. in literature?

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P.I.E. stands for Persuade, Inform, or Entertain, which are the three main purposes of an author's writing.

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What is the first phase of a plot where the setting and characters are introduced?

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Exposition is the first phase of a plot where the setting and characters are introduced.

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What term describes the author's attitude when writing a story?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience in a story.

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What is the moral or lesson that an author tries to teach in a story?

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Theme is the moral or lesson that the author conveys through the narrative.

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Who is the character that opposes the protagonist in a story?

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The antagonist is the character who opposes the protagonist, often creating conflict.

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What is the part of the story where the main conflict begins to develop?

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Rising Action is the part of the story where the main conflict begins to develop.

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What is the turning point of the story called?

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Climax is the turning point of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is the final resolution of the story called?

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Resolution is the final part of the story where conflicts are resolved and the story concludes.

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What is the feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates in a story?

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Mood is the feeling or atmosphere that a writer creates for the reader.

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What is the perspective from which a story is told?

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Point of View (POV) is the perspective from which a story is narrated.