Elements of Fiction

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What is Theme?

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The big idea of the story, or a message about life.

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What is another word for Conflict?

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Problem.

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What is Foreshadowing?

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A hint about what will happen in the future in a story.

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What is an example of First Person Point of View?

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I went for a walk to release some stress.

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What is an example of Third Person Point of View?

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She never liked me anyway.

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What is Plot?

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The sequence of events in a story.

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What is Characterization?

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The process of creating and developing a character.

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What is Setting?

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The time and place in which a story occurs.

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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.