Short Story Elements

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What is setting?

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The time and place where a story occurs.

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What does first person refer to in a story?

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Telling the story from the 'I' point of view.

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What is the conflict of a story?

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The main problem the character encounters.

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What is climax?

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The most exciting part of a story; the turning point.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The series of events in a story.

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What is a character in a story?

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An individual who participates in the action of a story.

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What is theme?

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The main message or life lesson of a story.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.