Fiction - Literary Elements

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What is a NARRATOR?

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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 exposition in a story?

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The exposition is the part of the story that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

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What is the primary purpose of setting in a story?

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To provide a backdrop against which the story takes place.

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How does setting affect the mood of a story?

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By creating an emotional backdrop that supports the narrative.

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What is an ANTAGONIST?

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The character opposing or going against the main character in a literary work.

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What is a PROTAGONIST?

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The main character in a literary work, often facing a conflict.

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What is the RISING ACTION in a story?

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

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What is the CLIMAX of a story?

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The turning point or the most intense moment in the story.

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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 a STATIC CHARACTER?

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A character that does not undergo significant change throughout the story.