VASOL ELA 7 Vocabulary- Plot/Story elements

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What is a thesis?

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A claim or theory put forward for proof or argument.

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What are examples of points of view in literature?

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First, second, third, omniscient, and limited.

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What is foreshadowing?

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When an author provides hints about future events in the story.

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What is a static character?

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A character who remains unchanged throughout the story.

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What is a dynamic character?

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A character who undergoes significant internal change.

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What is the definition of plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.

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What are story elements?

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Components that make up a narrative, including characters, setting, plot, conflict, and theme.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is a conflict in literature?

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A struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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What is a theme?

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The central idea or message conveyed in a story.