Elements of Plot

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What is Exposition?

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Exposition is the part of a story that provides background information about the setting and characters. It answers questions like 'Where and when does the story take place?' and 'Who are the characters?'

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What does the term 'Plot' refer to?

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Plot refers to the events that make up a story, including the sequence of events and how they relate to one another.

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What is the Climax of a story?

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The Climax is the turning point in a story where the conflict or tension reaches its highest point. It is the most suspenseful part of the story.

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What is the purpose of the Rising Action?

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The Rising Action builds tension and develops the conflict in the story, leading up to the Climax.

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What is Resolution in a story?

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Resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved, and the story comes to a close.

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What is Conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces in a story, which drives the plot and creates tension.

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What is the Setting of a story?

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The Setting is the time and place in which a story occurs, providing context for the characters and events.

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What are Characters in a story?

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Characters are the individuals who participate in the action of a story. They can be people, animals, or even inanimate objects.

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What is the difference between Protagonist and Antagonist?

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The Protagonist is the main character in a story, often facing a conflict, while the Antagonist is the character or force that opposes the Protagonist.

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What is a Theme in literature?

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A Theme is the central idea or message that the author conveys through the story.