Elements of Fiction - Vocabulary

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What is the purpose of an exposition?

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The purpose of an exposition is to introduce the characters, setting, and background information at the beginning of a story.

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When an author foreshadows, he or she is...

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giving the readers hints or clues about what will happen next in the story.

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What is personification?

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Personification is when the author gives human traits to something that isn't human.

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What is a metaphor?

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A metaphor is a comparison between two unlike things without using like or as.

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What is a resolution?

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The resolution is the answer to all problems and where loose ends are tied up.

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What is a theme in literature?

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A theme is the central idea or message that runs throughout a story.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is a setting?

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The setting is the time and place in which a story occurs.

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What is an antagonist?

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An antagonist is a character or force that opposes the main character, or protagonist.