Elements of Fiction Vocabulary

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What is the author's purpose?

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The reason why an author is writing a text.

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True or False: A resolution must always be a happy ending where all characters get what they want.

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False

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What are conflicts in a story?

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Problems that the characters experience.

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What is the theme of a story?

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A lesson learned.

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What is plot?

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All of the events in a story, told in a specific order.

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What is a character in fiction?

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A person, animal, or being that takes part in the action of a story.

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What is setting in a story?

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The time and place where a story takes place.

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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.

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What is a narrative?

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A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.