Story Vocabulary Flashcard

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What is a diagram?

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A drawing showing the appearance, structure, or workings of something.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The highest point of tension in a story, marking the turning point where the main conflict is resolved.

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Who are the characters in a story?

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The individuals who the story is about.

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What is rising action in a story?

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A series of events that build toward the point of greatest interest or the climax.

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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 is exposition in a story?

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters.

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What is resolution in a story?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What does 'plot' refer to in a story?

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The sequence of events that make up the story.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed by the 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.