Narrative Elements

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time, place, and physical characteristics of where a story takes place.

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What is the rising action in a story?

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The part of the story where the main character faces challenges and conflicts leading up to the climax.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to an end.

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What is conflict in a story?

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The struggle between a character and an outside force.

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Who is the antagonist in a story?

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The character working against the main character.

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What is the climax of a story?

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

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What is the protagonist in a story?

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The main character around whom the story revolves.

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What is exposition in a story?

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters.

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What is falling action in a story?

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

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What does mood refer to in a story?

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The emotional atmosphere or feeling that a story evokes in the reader.