Elements of a Short Story

Question 1

the events in a story that lead to the resolution (the end of the story)

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Falling Action

Question 2

The beginning part of a story that describes the setting and introduces the main characters

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Exposition

Question 3

the events in a story that lead to the climax

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Rising Action

Question 4

The sequence of events in a story

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Plot

Question 5

The turning point in a story, at which the central conflict reaches it's highest point

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Climax

Question 6

A problem faced by a character or characters in a short story

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Conflict

Question 7

The time and place in which the action in a book, play, movie, or other story takes place

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Setting

Question 8

The main idea or topic of an artistic work

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Theme

Question 9

The main character in a play, novel, or story (usually heroic)

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protagonist

Question 10

One who goes against or opposes another; an enemy or rival

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antagonist

Question 11

Someone who appears in a book, play, movie, or other story

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Character

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