Elements of Fiction

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What is the theme of a story?

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The main idea or message that is revealed in a work of literature.

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What is setting in a story?

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When and where the story occurs.

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What is internal conflict?

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When the protagonist struggles with something inside of themselves (mind and body).

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What is an antagonist?

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A character that goes against the main character.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing challenges.

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What is conflict in literature?

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A struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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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 character?

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is a secondary character?

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A character that supports the main character but is not the focus of the story.

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What is a background character?

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A character that is not central to the story and often serves as a backdrop.