Short Story Elements

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What is an external conflict?

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An external conflict is a struggle between a character and an outside force, such as another character, society, or nature.

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What are the two types of conflict in a story?

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The two types of conflict are internal conflict (struggles within a character) and external conflict (struggles with outside forces).

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Who are the characters in a story?

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The characters are the people or animals that take part in the action of the story.

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What is situational irony?

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Situational irony occurs when there is a discrepancy between what is expected to happen and what actually happens.

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What point of view is used when the narrator is a character in the story?

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The story is written in the 1st person point of view.

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What is the setting of a story?

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

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What is the plot of a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story, including the conflict and resolution.

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What is a theme in literature?

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