Short Story Elements

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What is the turning point or decisive moment in a story?

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Climax

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What is the conflict of a story?

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The main problem the character encounters.

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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 resolution?

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The end of a story where everything is resolved.

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What is setting?

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The time and place where a story occurs.

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What are the main elements of a short story?

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Characters, setting, plot, conflict, theme, and resolution.

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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 the plot of a story?

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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.