ELEMENTS OF PLOT

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition is the part of the story that introduces the characters, setting, and basic situation.

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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.

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True or False: The resolution is always at the very end of a story.

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False. The resolution can occur before the very end.

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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.

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What is the theme of a literary work?

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The theme is the main idea or message conveyed in the story.

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What is rising action in a plot?

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

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What is falling action in a story?

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Falling action includes the events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story concludes.

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What role do characters play in a plot?

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Characters are the individuals who participate in the events of the story and drive the plot forward.

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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.