Literary Elements: Characters and Themes

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What is a theme in literature?

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The message the author is trying to convey in a story. A moral lesson the reader learns.

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What is conflict in a story?

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A problem in a story, usually between the protagonist and an opposing force.

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What is exposition in a narrative?

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The beginning of a story where characters and setting are introduced.

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What is falling action?

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A series of events that occur after a story's climax.

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What does point of view mean in literature?

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The perspective from which a story is told.

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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 a climax in a story?

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The most intense, exciting, or important part of the story; the turning point.

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What is a setting in literature?

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The time and place in which a story occurs.

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What is a plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.