First Day of School_FLASHCARDZIZ Mrs. Jines

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What is the main setting of the story?

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In the family home.

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Where does the story take place when it begins?

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In the family's kitchen.

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What does the word 'lingered' mean in the context of the story?

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Remained.

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What is the term for the series of events in a work of fiction?

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Plot.

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What is the definition of 'exposition' in a story?

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters.

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What is 'rising action' in a narrative?

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The events that lead up to the climax of the story.

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What is a 'climax' in a story?

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

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What does 'falling action' refer to in a narrative?

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What is 'resolution' in a story?

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The conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved.

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What is a synonym for 'dawdled'?

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Lingered.