Short Story Review Practice Flashcard

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What is the theme of a story?

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The lesson or moral behind a story.

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What is paraphrasing?

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Taking information from the text and putting it in your own words.

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What is the job of the exposition of the plot?

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To establish the main setting and characters of a story.

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What is the falling action in a story?

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The direct results of the climax.

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What is the climax of a story?

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When the action or tension is at its highest.

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What is a character in a story?

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An individual in a narrative, either fictional or real.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.

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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 conflict in a story?

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A struggle between opposing forces that drives the narrative.

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What is a resolution in a story?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.