Text Elements

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Character

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Who is in the story; this can be one or more person, animal or even sometimes an object.

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Conflict

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A problem in the story the characters must face.

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Climax

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The most exciting moment in a story; the turning point.

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Protagonist

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The main character in a story; good guy.

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Antagonist

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The enemy or bad guy in a story.

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Plot

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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Theme

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The central idea or message in a story.

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Setting

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The time and place in which a story occurs.

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Resolution

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The conclusion of the story; where conflicts are resolved.

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Foreshadowing

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A literary device used to give an indication or hint of what is to come later in the story.