Story Elements

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What is the definition of 'setting' in a story?

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Setting is the time and place of the story.

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True or false: The author always directly states the specific time and place of the setting.

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False

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What is the highest, most suspense-building part of the story called?

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Climax

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What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?

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The exposition provides a brief introduction of the setting, characters, and opening situation.

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What does 'setting' refer to in a story?

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Setting refers to the time and place of the action of the story.

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What are the main elements of a story?

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The main elements of a story are setting, characters, plot, conflict, and theme.

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What is the 'rising action' in a story?

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The rising action is the series of events that lead up to the climax.

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What is the 'falling action' in a story?

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The falling action is the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What is the 'resolution' in a story?

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The resolution is the conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved.

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What is a 'character' in a story?

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