Understanding Story Structure Elements

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition is the part of a story that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

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What is the rising action in a story?

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The rising action is a series of events that build tension and develop the conflict leading up to the climax.

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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 main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

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What is the falling action in a story?

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The falling action is the part of the story that follows the climax and leads to the resolution.

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What is the resolution (denouement) in a story?

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The resolution is the conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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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 that needs to be resolved.

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What is an antagonist?

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

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message that runs throughout a story.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The setting is the time and place in which the story occurs.