Elements of Fiction Flashcard

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What is characterization in fiction?

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The process of creating and developing characters in a story.

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Which element of fiction refers to the sequence of events in a story?

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plot

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What does the setting of a story include?

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Time, place, and social environment

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What is conflict in fiction?

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Conflict in fiction is the struggle or problem that drives the plot and creates tension.

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Which element of fiction refers to the central idea or message of a story?

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theme

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What is the term for the way a writer reveals the personality of a character?

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characterization

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

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setting

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What is the term for the sequence of events in a story?

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plot

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What is the term for a struggle between opposing forces in a story?

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conflict

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What is the term for the central idea or message of a story?

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theme