Structure of Fiction

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition is the introduction to a story, including the primary characters' names, setting, mood, and time.

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What are the two main components introduced during the exposition?

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Characters and setting.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The setting is the time and place in which the story occurs.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the turning point or the most intense moment in 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 resolution is the part of the story that completes it, answering questions and wrapping up plot points.

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What happens during the falling action of a story?

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The falling action includes everything that happens as a result of the climax, including wrapping up of plot points and character development.

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What is the main conflict in a story?

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The main conflict is the central struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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What is the difference between the protagonist and antagonist?

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The protagonist is the main character in a story, while the antagonist is the character or force that opposes the protagonist.

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What is the plot of a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up the story, including the conflict, climax, and resolution.

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What is rising action in a story?

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Rising action is the series of events that lead up to the climax, building tension and developing the conflict.