Short Story Elements

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and location in which a story takes place.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the turning point or decisive moment in a story, often the most exciting part.

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What is the exposition of a story?

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

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What are character traits?

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Character traits are adjectives that describe a character's personality, such as kind, honest, or hardworking.

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is a struggle between two forces, which drives the plot of the story.

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What is the resolution of a story?

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The resolution is the end of the story where everything is resolved.

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What is a theme in a story?

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

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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 is an antagonist?

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The antagonist is a character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is how the author arranges events to develop the basic idea of the story.