"Those Three Wishes" -- Basic Elements of Literature

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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Who is the protagonist in 'Those Three Wishes'?

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Melinda Alice.

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What is a major conflict in literature?

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The central struggle between opposing forces in a story.

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What is the major conflict in 'Those Three Wishes'?

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Melinda Alice is cruel and self-centered.

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What is rising action in a story?

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The series of events that lead up to the climax.

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What is the most significant rising action in 'Those Three Wishes'?

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Melinda Alice wishes for her next thousand wishes to come true.

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What is resolution in literature?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved.

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What is the resolution of 'Those Three Wishes'?

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Melinda Alice dies.

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What is a theme in literature?

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The underlying message or main idea of a story.

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What theme is explored in 'Those Three Wishes'?

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The consequences of selfishness and the importance of self-awareness.