Fiction elements 5th grade

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What is the climax of a story?

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A crisis or turning point of the conflict.

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What is rising action in a story?

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A related series of events in the plot that build toward the point of greatest interest.

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What is exposition in a story?

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The introduction of background information, setting, and characters.

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What is conflict in a story?

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A struggle or problem a character must overcome.

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What is resolution in a story?

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The conclusion of the story where the conflict is resolved.

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What are the main elements of a plot?

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Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is falling action in a story?

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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How does character development affect a story?

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It influences the plot and the reader's connection to the characters.

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What role does setting play in a story?

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It establishes the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed by the story.