Short Story Elements

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What can a black cat symbolize?

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Superstition

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What is rising action?

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Where the conflict of the story grows and where the events increasingly build up in excitement.

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True or False: An external conflict is the type of conflict in which there is a struggle within one's self.

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False

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Which of these might be an example of a story's theme?

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Staying true to yourself is important.

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What is the exposition of a story?

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The beginning of a story where we learn about setting and some of the characters.

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What is a character in a story?

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is the climax of a story?

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

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What does the term 'theme' refer to in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a story.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The time and place in which 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.