Understanding Story Elements

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place in which a story occurs.

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How can you fully experience a story's setting?

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By using your five senses.

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What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?

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To introduce the characters and setting.

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What part of the plot diagram involves events that build tension?

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Rising Action.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most intense moment or turning point.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The part where conflicts are resolved and the story concludes.

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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.

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What is conflict in a story?

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The struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed by the story.