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Elements of Fiction
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Plot | the events that happen in a story |
| Theme | the message of a story; it is often a life lesson |
| Protagonist | the good character (think of Luke in Star Wars) |
| Antagonist | the character in conflict with the good character; think of Darth Vader |
| Characters | the people or animals in a story |
| Climax | the most important part of the story; everything leads up to this point |
| Why is fiction important | it teaches us about life |
| Resolution | the ending of a story; it's where all the loose ends are tied up |
| Exposition | gives background information; comes at the beginning of the story |