Elements of Fiction

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What is characterization?

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The ways in which an author unfolds the personality, qualities, habits, and traits of a character.

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Who is the narrator?

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The person or voice that tells the story.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time, place, and general environment in which a story happens.

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What are characters in a story?

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The people (or animals) in a story.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point of the story.

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What is the plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is a theme?

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The main idea or underlying message of a story.

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What is the resolution?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

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What is the rising action?

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The series of events that lead up to the climax.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.