Fiction - Literary Elements

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What is a theme in a story?

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The central idea or message that the story conveys, often a 'life lesson' that can be understood by people from various cultures.

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What does the term 'narrator' mean?

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A person, animal, or thing telling the story or giving an account of something.

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What is the difference between first person and third person point of view?

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First person uses 'I' or 'we' and tells the story from the narrator's perspective, while third person uses 'he', 'she', or 'they' and can be limited to one character's perspective or omniscient, knowing all characters' thoughts.

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What is exposition in a story?

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The part of the story that introduces background information, setting, and characters.

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What is rising action?

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The series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax of the story.

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What is climax in a story?

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The turning point or most intense moment in the story, where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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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 comes to a close.

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What is third person omniscient point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of all characters in the story.

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What is third person limited point of view?

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A narrative perspective where the narrator knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.

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What is a character's motivation?

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The reasons behind a character's actions and decisions in the story.