Literary Elements

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What is Historical Fiction?

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A genre where the events are real and the characters are often fictional.

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What are Literary Elements?

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Parts of a story that help to build the narrative, such as plot, characters, setting, and theme.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What does the plot represent in a story?

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The sequence of events and actions that make up the story.

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Who are the characters in a story?

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The people and animals that take part in the story.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The central idea or message that the story conveys.

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What is the mood of a story?

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The emotional atmosphere that the reader feels while reading.

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason why the author wrote the story, such as to entertain, inform, or persuade.

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What is a fairy tale?

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A type of story that often features magical elements and fantastical characters.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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The struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.