Understanding Literary Terms

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What is the title of a story?

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The title of a story is the name that identifies it.

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What does supporting details mean?

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Supporting details are the sentences that explain or give more information about the main idea.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or creature in a story.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the big point or what the story is about.

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What are two examples of supporting details?

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1. Jack asked his parents to drive faster. 2. Jack misses his friends.

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What is a plot in a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story.

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What does setting mean in a story?

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The setting is where and when the story takes place.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The theme is the underlying message or lesson of the story.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces in a story.

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What does it mean to summarize a story?

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To summarize a story means to give a brief overview of the main points.