Plot Elements

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What is the term for the beginning of the story where readers first meet the characters and understand the setting?

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Exposition

Front

What does the term 'plot' mean?

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The plan for the story

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What does 'exposition' refer to in a story?

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The setting up of the characters, setting, and purpose of the story

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What is meant by 'rising action' in a plot?

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The slow build up of the story leading to the big exciting climax

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What does 'falling action' mean in a story?

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The section of the story immediately following the climax where the action descends and leads toward a resolution

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What is the climax of a story?

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

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The end of the story where questions are answered and it wraps up

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What is the purpose of the exposition in a story?

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To introduce the characters, setting, and main conflict

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How does rising action contribute to a story?

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It builds tension and develops the conflict leading to the climax

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What role does falling action play in a narrative?

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It shows the aftermath of the climax and leads to the resolution