Short Story Elements

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What is Tone in literature?

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Tone refers to the author's attitude toward the subject or audience, conveyed through word choice and style.

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What is Mood in literature?

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Mood is the overall atmosphere or emotional feeling that a piece of literature evokes in the reader.

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What is a Lead in writing?

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A Lead is the opening sentence or paragraph of a piece of writing that grabs the audience's attention.

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What is Resolution in Plot Structure?

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Resolution is the part of the plot where all the problems are resolved and the story concludes.

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What do you need each time a character speaks in dialogue?

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You need a new paragraph to indicate a change in speaker.

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What is Exposition in a story?

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Exposition is the introduction of background information, such as setting, characters, and events that occurred before the main plot.

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What is Rising Action in a story?

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Rising Action is the series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax of the story.

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What is Climax in a story?

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Climax is the turning point or the most intense moment in the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is an Antagonist?

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An Antagonist is a character or force that opposes the main character (protagonist) and creates conflict.

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What is Dialogue in literature?

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Dialogue is the written conversational exchange between two or more characters in a story.