Plot Structure

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point in a story; the moment of greatest suspense; where the conflict is at its most intense or dramatic moment.

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What is rising action in a plot?

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The part of the story that includes character development and events that create suspense.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The underlying message or main idea of the story.

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During which part of the plot is the main character's problem developed?

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Rising Action.

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What is the purpose of the falling action in a story?

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To wrap up the narrative, resolve its loose ends, and lead toward closure.

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What is exposition in a plot?

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The introduction of background information, including characters, setting, and the initial conflict.

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What does resolution mean in a story?

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The part of the plot where the conflict is resolved and the story concludes.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is a character in a story?

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A person, animal, or figure represented in a story.

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What is a plot?

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The sequence of events that make up a story.