Plot Elements

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What is the exposition of a story?

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The beginning of the story where the problem, setting, and main character are introduced.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The most important part of the story where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is the falling action of a story?

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This is right after the climax, the story is starting to come to an end.

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What is the resolution of a story?

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The end of the story, where the problem is solved.

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What is rising action in a story?

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The part of the story that builds suspense and develops the conflict.

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What are plot elements?

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The key components that make up a story, including exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.

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What is the purpose of the exposition?

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To introduce the characters, setting, and main conflict of the story.

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What happens during the rising action?

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Events that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the conflict.

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What is the significance of the climax?

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It is the turning point of the story where the main conflict reaches its highest intensity.

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What follows the climax in a story?

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The falling action, where the story begins to wind down.