Plot

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What is the exposition in a story?

Back

The exposition is the beginning part of a story where the main characters, setting, and background information are introduced.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

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What is the rising action in a story?

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The rising action is the series of events that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the conflict.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

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What is the climax of a story?

Back

The climax is the turning point or the most exciting moment in a story, often referred to as the 'UH OH' moment.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

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What is the falling action in a story?

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The falling action is the events that occur after the climax, leading towards the resolution of the story.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

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What is the resolution in a story?

Back

The resolution is the conclusion of the story where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to a close.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What is a plot diagram?

Back

A plot diagram is a visual representation of the structure of a story, typically including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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CCSS.RL.3.3

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.4.5

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.5

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What role does conflict play in a story?

Back

Conflict is the central struggle between opposing forces in a story, driving the plot and character development.

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.5.7

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.9

Front

What are the two main types of conflict?

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The two main types of conflict are internal conflict (within a character) and external conflict (between characters or between a character and an outside force).

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

Front

What is a theme in literature?

Back

A theme is the underlying message or central idea of a story, often reflecting on human nature or society.

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CCSS.RL.3.9

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.4.9

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.5.9

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How does setting influence a story?

Back

Setting influences a story by providing the time and place in which the events occur, shaping the mood and context for the characters.

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CCSS.RL.1.3

CCSS.RL.2.1

CCSS.RL.4.3

CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3