Central Message/Moral

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What is the central message of a story?

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The central message is the heart of the story; it is what the author wants you to learn from reading.

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What is the problem in a story called?

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The problem in a story is called the conflict.

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What do we call the time and place of a story?

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The time and place of a story is called the setting.

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What is the turning point of a story?

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The turning point of a story is called the climax.

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What is a short story with animals as characters that teaches a lesson?

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A short story with animals as characters that teaches a lesson is called a fable.

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is the most important point or message that the author wants to convey.

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What is the sequence of events in a story called?

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The sequence of events in a story is called the plot.

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What do we call the ending of a story?

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The ending of a story is called the resolution.

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What are the characters in a story?

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The characters are the people, animals, or beings that the story is about.

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What is a moral?

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A moral is a lesson that can be learned from a story.