Elements Of A Story

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Conflict

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A problem or struggle between two people, things, or ideas.

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Five Senses

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The senses used by characters to determine the story's plot: sight, hearing, touch, taste, and smell.

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Characterization

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The way in which an author shows the personality of a character.

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Setting Elements

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There are six elements that describe the setting of a story.

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Direct Characterization

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The author directly describes a character's traits, as in 'The patient boy and the quiet girl were well-behaved.'

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Indirect Characterization

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The author shows a character's personality through their actions, thoughts, and interactions with others.

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Plot

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The sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict, climax, and resolution.

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Theme

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The central idea or message conveyed by a story.

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Protagonist

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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Antagonist

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.