Elements of Fiction Flashcardizz

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The resolution is when a conflict is resolved, usually at the end of the story.

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What does the setting of a story refer to?

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The setting refers to where and when the story takes place.

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What is the inciting incident?

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The inciting incident is an event that happens to the protagonist at the beginning of the story which 'gets the story moving'.

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What is falling action in a story?

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Falling action is a series of events that occur after the story's climax.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the most intense, exciting, or important part of the story.

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What is exposition in a story?

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Exposition is the introduction of background information, including characters, setting, and basic conflict.

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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What is theme in literature?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the story conveys.

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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.