Short Story Elements

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place where a story occurs.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The major life lesson or message.

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What is the conflict in a story?

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The main problem the character encounters.

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What does first person point of view mean?

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Telling the story from the 'I' point of view.

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What is a character in a story?

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An individual who participates in the action of a story.

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What is a plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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What is a climax in a story?

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The most exciting part of the story where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is a resolution?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.