Story Elements

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What is the main character of a story called?

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The protagonist.

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Which of the following is NOT an element of a story?

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Explanation.

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What do we call the opposing character or force to the main character?

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The antagonist.

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What is the series of events in a story known as?

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Plot.

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What is the falling action in a story?

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The events that close the story after the climax.

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What is the term for the time and place in which a story occurs?

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Setting.

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What is the conflict in a story?

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The struggle between opposing forces.

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What is the resolution of a story?

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The conclusion where conflicts are resolved.

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What is the rising action in a story?

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The events that lead up to the climax.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point or most intense moment.