Elements of a Story

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What is the plot of a story?

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

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What is exposition in a story?

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Exposition is the introduction of background information, setting, and characters in a story.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the turning point or the most intense moment in the story, not the solution to the problem.

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What does the theme of a story represent?

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The theme is the big idea, moral, or lesson that the author wants the reader to learn.

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What is a character's 'Words of the Wiser'?

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'Words of the Wiser' is when a character (usually older and wiser) gives serious advice to the protagonist.

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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 conflict is resolved and the story concludes.

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What is a character's motivation?

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A character's motivation is the reason behind their actions and decisions in the story.

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What is a setting in a story?

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

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What is a protagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is an antagonist?

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The antagonist is a character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict.