Plot Elements Flashcard

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is where and when the story takes place.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The resolution is when we've resolved the conflict and the story ends.

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What is the conflict in a story?

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The conflict is the problem or what the main character is struggling to deal with.

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Who is the antagonist in a story?

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The antagonist is whoever or whatever is opposing the protagonist/main character.

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What is a third-person omniscient point of view?

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A third-person omniscient point of view is when the narrator is not a character in the story, but knows all of the thoughts and feelings of all the characters.

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What is a protagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What does 'theme' refer to in literature?

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

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What is a plot twist?

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A plot twist is an unexpected development in the story that changes the direction of the plot.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is a literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.

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What is a climax in a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, often where the conflict reaches its peak.