Literary Elements Review

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What is the theme of a story?

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The message or lesson the author is trying to teach.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The sequence of events that make up the story.

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What are characters in a story?

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People and animals that take part in the story.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place where the story takes place.

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What does it mean to analyze a character?

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To examine their traits, motivations, and development throughout the story.

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What is a conflict in literature?

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A struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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What is a resolution in a story?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

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What is a narrative?

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A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

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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.