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Story Elements
Term | Definition |
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Setting | The where/when |
Character | The who |
Plot | The events that happen |
Conflict | The challenge or problem that drives the action |
Theme | The general idea of the story |
Tone | Different techniques like word choices, grammar, rhythm, etc., that make up the general attitude of the story |
Climax | The major turning point/event in the story |
Resolution | Where the problems in solved and the story ends |
Exposition | The introduction of characters |
Rising action | The events that lead to the climax |
Falling action | The events that show the resolving of conflict |