Elements of Fiction

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Plot is the sequence of related _________________ in the story.

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events

Front

Which part of plot comes first?

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Exposition

Front

Definition: any part of the story that comes after the climax and leads to the resolution

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Falling Action

Front

Is a minor character the focus of the story and do all events revolve around him/her?

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False

Front

Rising action refers to

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all events that move the plot forward, reveals conflicts, builds suspense

Front

Setting is the ________ and _______ of the action; can include: location, historical period, season, time of day, and customs of society

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time/place

Front

The meaning or message about life, human nature, society, etc. that is communicated by the story

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Theme

Front

A ___________________ is a person, animal, or imaginary creature in a story

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Character

Front

A struggle with an outside force is

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External conflict

Front

What is missing from the list of items that are established in the exposition? - setting, background information, character, _____________

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Tone