Story Elements

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What is the problem in a story?

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The problem is something between one or more characters that must be solved by the end of the story.

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What do we call a person or animal in a story?

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A character.

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What is the conflict in a story called?

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The conflict is called the problem.

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What is the solution to the problem in a story?

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The solution is called the resolution.

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What do we call the time and place of a story?

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The setting.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most exciting part of the story where the main problem reaches its peak.

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What is rising action in a story?

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Rising action is the series of events that lead up to the climax.

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What is the end of a story called?

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The end of a story is called the conclusion.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is a theme in a story?

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The theme is the main idea or message of the story.