Plot Elements

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What is the climax of the story?

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The turning point; often the most exciting point.

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A series of events that build suspense or interest are found in which section of a plot?

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Rising action.

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What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?

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Falling action.

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What is the setting?

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The time and place of events.

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What are characters?

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The people or animals in a story.

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What is the exposition in a plot?

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The introduction of the story, where characters and setting are established.

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What is the resolution of a story?

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The conclusion where the problem is resolved.

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What is the main conflict in a story?

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The central struggle between opposing forces.

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What is a protagonist?

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The main character in a story, often facing a conflict.

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What is an antagonist?

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A character or force that opposes the protagonist.