Elements of Fiction

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What is the FIRST PERSON point of view?

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A narrative style where the story is told from the perspective of a character using 'I' or 'we'. Example: 'I think my favorite part of school is recess.'

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What is the climax of a story?

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The highest emotional point in a story where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is the PLOT of a story?

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The sequence of events that make up the story; what the story is about.

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What is the THEME of a story?

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The underlying message or lesson that the story conveys.

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What is falling action in a story?

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The events that occur after the climax, leading towards the resolution.

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What is a character in fiction?

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

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What is a setting in a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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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.