Short Story Elements

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What is the first person point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the story is told from the viewpoint of 'I' or 'we', allowing readers to see the thoughts and feelings of the narrator.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story concludes.

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What is foreshadowing?

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A literary device that gives hints or clues about what will happen later in the story.

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What is falling action?

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The events that occur after the climax of a story, leading towards the resolution.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or underlying message of a story, often reflecting on human experiences.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most exciting or intense part of the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The beginning part of a story where the setting, characters, and initial conflict are introduced.

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What is a character in a story?

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An individual who participates in the action of a literary work, can be a person, animal, or even an object.

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What is a plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story, including the conflict, climax, and resolution.

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What is a setting in literature?

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The time and place in which a story occurs, providing context for the characters and events.