Short Stories

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the turning point of the story, where the central conflict reaches its highest point of suspense.

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What does exposition provide in a story?

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Exposition gives background information about the characters, setting, and context of the story.

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What does the term 'symbol' mean in literature?

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A symbol is an object, character, figure, or color used to represent abstract ideas or concepts.

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What is the resolution of a story?

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The resolution is the part of the story where the conflicts are resolved and loose ends are tied up.

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What is rising action in a story?

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Rising action includes the events that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the conflict.

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What is a dynamic character?

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A dynamic character is one who undergoes significant internal change throughout the story.

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What is a static character?

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A static character does not undergo significant change or growth in the story.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the author conveys through the narrative.

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What is a narrative perspective?

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Narrative perspective refers to the point of view from which the story is told, such as first-person or third-person.

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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.