Character, Setting, and Plot Flashcard

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What is a character in a story?

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A person or animal in a story.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The events that happen in a story.

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What is the setting of a story?

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When and where a story takes place.

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What does it mean to analyze a character?

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To examine their traits, motivations, and development throughout the story.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The central idea or message conveyed by the story.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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What is a narrative?

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A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

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What is a climax in a story?

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