Five Elements of a Story

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What are the five elements of a story?

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plot, character, conflict, theme, setting

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What is the setting of a story?

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The where and the when of the story.

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What is exposition in a story?

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The part where characters and setting are introduced.

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What are characters in a story?

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Nouns in the story that represent people or animals.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A problem or struggle that the characters face.

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What is an internal conflict?

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A problem within your own mind or heart.

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What is a theme in a story?

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The main lesson or message of the story.

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What is rising action?

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The events that lead up to the climax of the story.

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What is climax in a story?

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

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What is falling action?

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.