Literary Elements and Theme

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What is a theme in a story?

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The main idea or message that the author wants to convey.

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What does 'setting' mean in a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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Who is the main character in a story?

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The person or animal that the story is mostly about.

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What is a narrator?

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The person or voice that tells the story.

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What does 'plot' refer to in a story?

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The sequence of events that make up the story.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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A struggle between opposing forces that drives the story.

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What does 'character' mean?

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A person, animal, or figure in a story.

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What is a 'moral' of a story?

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A lesson that can be learned from the story.

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What does 'dialogue' mean?

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The spoken words between characters in a story.

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What is a 'genre'?

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A category of literature, such as fiction, non-fiction, or poetry.