Story Elements (Literary Elements) 1

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What does 'point of view' mean in reading?

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The perspective from which the story is told.

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What does 'setting' mean in reading?

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The time and place in which the events of a story take place.

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What does 'plot' mean in reading?

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The series of events that make up the story.

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What does 'author's purpose' mean in reading?

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The reason why the author wrote the text, such as to inform, persuade, or entertain.

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What does 'resolution' mean in reading?

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The ending of the story, where the conflict is resolved or concluded.

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What are 'characters' in a story?

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The individuals who take part in the action of the story.

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What is a 'theme' in literature?

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The main idea or lesson conveyed by the story.

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What is 'conflict' in a story?

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A struggle or clash between opposing forces in a story.

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What is 'narrative' in literature?

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A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

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What does 'dialogue' mean in a story?

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The conversation between characters in a literary work.