Story Elements

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What is the most exciting moment of the story called?

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Climax: The turning point or most intense moment in a story.

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What do we call the end of the story where loose ends are tied up?

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Resolution: The part of the story where conflicts are resolved and the story concludes.

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What is the series of conflicts or struggles that build a story toward a climax?

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Rising Action: The events that lead up to the climax, building tension and interest.

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What is the struggle or problem in a story called?

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Conflict: The main issue or challenge that characters face in a story.

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What is the central idea or lesson to be learned in a story?

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Theme: The underlying message or main idea that the author wants to convey.

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What is the beginning part of a story that introduces characters and setting?

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Exposition: The introduction of background information, characters, and setting.

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What is the part of the story that follows the climax and leads to the resolution?

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Falling Action: The events that occur after the climax, leading to the resolution.

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What term describes the main character in a story?

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Protagonist: The central character around whom the story revolves.

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What do we call the character or force that opposes the protagonist?

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Antagonist: The character or force that creates conflict for the protagonist.

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What is a brief summary of the main events in a story called?

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Plot: The sequence of events that make up a story.