Academic vocabulary ELA

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What is a theme?

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A theme is the central idea or message in a story, often reflecting on life lessons or moral values.

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What does conflict mean in literature?

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Conflict refers to the struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the plot and develops the characters.

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Who is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or figure represented in a story, play, or other literary work.

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What is historical fiction?

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Historical fiction is a genre of literature that takes place in the past and includes real historical events but features fictional characters.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs, providing context for the characters and events.

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What is a plot?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story, including the introduction, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is a protagonist?

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

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What is an antagonist?

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The antagonist is a character or force that opposes the protagonist, creating conflict in the story.

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What is a narrative?

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A narrative is a spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

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What is a genre?

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A genre is a category of literature characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.