Elements of a Story

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the writer's message or a life lesson conveyed through the story.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The plot refers to the sequence of events that make up the story.

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What is falling action in a story?

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Falling action includes the parts of the story that occur after the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What does point of view mean in literature?

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Point of view is the perspective from which a story is told.

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What is an example of an external conflict?

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An external conflict can be 'man v. man', which is a conflict between two characters or groups.

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which the writer reveals the personality of a character.

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What is dialogue in a story?

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Dialogue is the written conversational exchange between characters in a story.

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What is the exposition of a story?

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Exposition is the introduction of background information, setting, and characters in a story.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important point of the story.

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What is suspense in literature?

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Suspense is the feeling of excitement or anxious uncertainty about what may happen next in a story.