Short Story Elements

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What does first person refer to in a story?

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Telling the story from the 'I' point of view.

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What is climax?

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The most exciting part of a story; the turning point.

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Which of the following does NOT determine setting?

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Character.

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What is the conflict of a story?

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The main problem the character encounters.

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What is setting in a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a story.

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What is a plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is a narrative?

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A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.