Story Elements

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What is the main idea of a story?

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The main idea is what a whole story or paragraph is mostly about.

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What are details in a story?

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Details are things that support or tell more about the main idea.

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Who are the characters in a story?

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Characters are the people or animals in stories.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The plot is the events that happen in a story, usually involving a problem and a solution.

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What does problem/solution mean in a story?

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Problem/solution refers to the conflict in the story and the way it was solved.

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What is a theme in a story?

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The theme is the underlying message or lesson that the story conveys.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is author's purpose?

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Author's purpose is the reason why the author wrote the story, such as to entertain, inform, or persuade.

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What is a summary?

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A summary is a brief statement that gives the main points of a story.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A conflict is a struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.