Story Elements Flashcard

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What is the theme of a story?

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The message or lesson in a story.

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How should the author's name and the title of a book be written?

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They should always be capitalized.

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What is the sequence of key events in a story called?

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Plot.

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What do we call the way a problem in the story is solved?

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Resolution.

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Who is the audience of a story?

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The people who the author writes their book for—in other words, the reader.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The place where the story takes place.

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What are characters in a story?

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The people or animals that take part in the story.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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The main problem or challenge that the characters face.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most exciting part where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is a resolution in a story?

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The part where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to an end.