Plot Elements

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What is the resolution of the story?

Back

how the problem is solved

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What is the conflict?

Back

the problem or challenge

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What is the climax of the story?

Back

the turning point; often the most exciting point

Front

What is the exposition of a story's plot?

Back

the beginning: characters and setting are introduced

Front

What is the setting?

Back

the time and place of events

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What are the main elements of a plot?

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Exposition, Rising Action, Climax, Falling Action, Resolution

Front

What is rising action?

Back

the series of events that lead to the climax

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What is falling action?

Back

the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution

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What is a protagonist?

Back

the main character in a story, often facing a conflict

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What is an antagonist?

Back

the character or force that opposes the protagonist