Plot Elements

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What is conflict in a story?

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A struggle between two opposing forces, such as person vs. person, person vs. technology, or person vs. self.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point or most intense moment in the story, often leading to the resolution.

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What is rising action?

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The series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax.

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What is setting in a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.

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What is resolution in a story?

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The end of the story where conflicts are resolved and the story concludes.

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What is exposition?

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The introduction of background information, including characters, setting, and basic situation.

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Give an example of conflict in a story.

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A character struggling against a villain or a character facing an internal struggle.

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What role does rising action play in a plot?

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

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How does the setting influence a story?

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It establishes the mood, influences characters' actions, and shapes the plot.

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What happens during the falling action?

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Events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.