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Elements of a Story
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Conflict | is a problem in the story |
| Internal Conflict | takes place in the mind of the story |
| External Conflict | one in which the character struggles with an outside force or another person |
| Plot | is the sequence of events in a short story.It is usually divided into three parts. |
| Exposition | introduces the setting,the characters,and the basic situation |
| Climax | is located in highest point of the story |
| Falling Action | the part of the story when the action lessens |
| Resolution | is when the problem is solved |
| Setting | is the time and the place in the action of the story |
| Mood | how the story makes the reader feel |
| Charactars | the people or animals that take part in the story |
| Characters Traits | the attitude and personality that the character possesses |
| Characters Motives | reasons for a characters actions |
| Theme | the central message expressed in the story |
| Stated Theme | when the theme is clearly stated |
| Inferred Theme | suggest,or stated indirectly through what happens to the charactar |
| Universal Theme | A recurring theme,a message about life that is often expressed in many different eras and cultures |