Elements of Fiction Review

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the dramatic struggle between opposing forces in a story.

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Define plot.

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Plot is a series of closely related events that make up the story.

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What is foreshadowing?

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Foreshadowing is hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

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How can a theme be expressed?

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A theme can be expressed directly or implied.

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What is irony?

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Irony is when a writer or speaker says one thing but really means something completely different.

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What is a character in fiction?

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

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What is setting?

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Setting is where and when a story takes place.

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What is a protagonist?

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The protagonist is the leading character in a literary work.

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What is a climax in a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

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What is a resolution?

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Resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved.