Story Elements

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What are the characters in a story?

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The characters in a fiction story are the people or animals that the story is about.

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What is the solution in a story?

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The solution in a fiction story is how the problem is solved.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the message of the story or the lesson you learn from it.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The plot is the series of events that make up the story.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most exciting moment of a story.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The resolution is the part of the story where the problem is resolved.

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What is falling action in a story?

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Falling action is the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.