Elements of Fiction Flashcardizz

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What is the theme of a story?

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The message the author is trying to convey in a story; a moral lesson the reader learns.

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What are characters in a work of fiction?

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Imaginary persons or animals that play a role in the story.

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What is conflict in a story?

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A problem or struggle that characters face in the narrative.

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What is internal conflict?

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When the problem or struggle is within a character, such as when the character is 'arguing' with themselves.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place where the story takes place.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing challenges or conflicts.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, often the turning point.

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What is falling action?

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The part of the plot where the story begins to close and the action slows down after the climax.

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What is resolution in a story?

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