Plot Elements

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What is the climax of a story's plot?

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The most exciting part; a turning point.

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What is the inciting incident in a story?

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The very first rising action event that sets the plot in motion and upsets the balance of the protagonist's life.

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What does the term 'theme' refer to in a story?

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The lesson a reader understands when the plot ends.

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What graphic organizer best represents a story's plot?

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A mountain.

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What does 'plot' mean?

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A sequence of events in a story.

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What are the main components of a plot structure?

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Exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?

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To introduce characters, setting, and the initial situation.

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How does rising action contribute to a story?

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It builds tension and develops the conflict leading up to the climax.

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What is falling action in a plot?

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What is the resolution of a story?

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The conclusion where conflicts are resolved and the story comes to an end.