Central Message/Moral

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What is the central message of a story?

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The central message is the heart of the story; it is what the author wants you to learn from reading.

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What do we call the time and place of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story happens.

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What is the problem in a story called?

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The problem in a story is called the conflict.

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What is the moral of the story 'The Hen Who Laid Golden Eggs'?

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The moral is to be happy with what you have.

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What is sometimes called the 'turning point' of the story?

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The climax is sometimes called the 'turning point' of the story.

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What is a lesson that can be learned from a story?

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A lesson learned from a story is often called the moral.

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What are the characters in a story?

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Characters are the people, animals, or beings that the story is about.

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What is the sequence of events in a story called?

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The sequence of events in a story is called the plot.

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What is the beginning of a story called?

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The beginning of a story is called the exposition.

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What happens at the end of a story?

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The end of a story is called the resolution.