Elements of Short Story Review

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most suspenseful part or the turning point of the story.

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition is the part of the story that introduces the characters and setting.

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What is plot in a story?

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Plot is the way the author sequences and paces the events in a story.

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What is a first person narrator?

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A first person narrator is a character within the story who tells the story from their own perspective.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The theme is the message, meaning, or lesson the author wants the reader to understand.

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What is rising action in a story?

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

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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 resolution in a story?

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Resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story concludes.

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What is characterization?

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Characterization is the process by which the author reveals the personality and traits of a character.

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What is a third person limited narrator?

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A third person limited narrator is an outside narrator who knows the thoughts and feelings of only one character.