Elements of Fiction

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

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The setting refers to the time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is a protagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character or 'good guy' of the story.

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What is exposition in a narrative?

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Exposition is the beginning of the story where the world is built and the characters and setting are introduced.

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What type of conflict involves a character against nature?

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Man vs. Nature.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the message about life that the author expresses.

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What is a 'antagonist' in literature?

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The antagonist is the character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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What are the main components of a plot?

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The main components of a plot include exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the turning point or the most intense moment in the story.

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What does 'point of view' refer to in literature?

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Point of view refers to the perspective from which the story is told.

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What is a 'symbol' in literature?

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A symbol is a person, place, object, or activity that stands for something beyond itself.