Short Story Elements

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict that needs to be resolved.

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What is the definition of point of view (POV) in literature?

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The perspective from which a story is told, influencing how readers perceive the narrative.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The series of events that make up the story, including the conflict, climax, and resolution.

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What is an archetype in literature?

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A typical character, action, or situation that represents universal patterns of human nature.

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What are the elements of plot structure?

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Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution.

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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 a story?

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The struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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What is a climax in a story?

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The most intense, exciting, or important point of the story, often the turning point.

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What is falling action in a story?

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What is resolution in a story?

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The conclusion of the story, where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.