Basic Story Elements

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What does 'Theme' mean?

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A message or lesson from the story.

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What are the people or animals in a story called?

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Characters.

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What is 'Plot'?

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Describes the events happening within a story.

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What is the label for the yellow box in a story structure?

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Rising Action.

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What is an example of a 'Solution' in a story?

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Bill's friend finds his lost shoes.

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What is 'Setting' in a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is 'Climax' in a story?

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The most exciting part of the story where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What does 'Falling Action' refer to?

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

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What is a 'Character' in a story?

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A person or animal that takes part in the action of the story.

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What is 'Conflict' in a story?

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A struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.