Analyzing the Development of Story Elements

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme of a story is the message about life that the author expresses.

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What story element describes the main issue faced by the characters?

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The problem.

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The beginning of a story where the setting and characters are introduced.

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What story element is described by the environment and time in which the story takes place?

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Setting.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The sequence of events in a piece of literature.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of 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.

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What does rising action refer to 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 a character in a story?

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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The struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.