Elements of Fiction

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What are characters in a story?

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Characters are the people, animals, or beings in a story that take part in the action and have their own traits and personalities.

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What is the author's purpose in writing a story?

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The author's purpose is the reason why they wrote the text, such as to entertain, inform, or persuade.

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What does foreshadowing mean?

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

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What does it mean to convey an idea?

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To convey an idea means to express or communicate a thought or message clearly.

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the main problem or struggle that the characters face in the story.

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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 comes to a close.

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What is dialogue?

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Dialogue is the spoken conversation between characters in a story.

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What is imagery?

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Imagery is the use of descriptive language that creates vivid pictures in the reader's mind.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the central message or lesson that the story conveys.

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What is setting in a story?

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Setting is the time and place where the story occurs.