Elements of Fiction

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What is the sequence of events in a story called?

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Plot

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List the five essential elements of plot in order.

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Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

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What is the central problem in the story called?

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Conflict

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Character vs. Self is best described as: A struggle with animals, nature, weather; A struggle in the main character's mind; A struggle or fight against other people; A struggle with ideas, customs, laws, etc.

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A struggle in the main character's mind

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Character vs. Character is best described as:

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A struggle or fight against other people

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Character vs. Nature is best described as: A struggle with animals, nature, weather, A struggle in the main character's mind, A struggle or fight against other people, A struggle with ideas, customs, laws, etc.

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A struggle with animals, nature, weather

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Character vs. Society is best described as: A struggle with animals, nature, weather; A struggle in the main character's mind; A struggle or fight against other people; A struggle with ideas, customs, laws, etc.

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A struggle with ideas, customs, laws, etc.

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What are the two major components of a setting?

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Time and Place

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What does 'Time' in a story's setting refer to?

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Time of day, year, or historical period

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What does 'Place' in a story's setting refer to?

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Geographical location of the story