Elements of Fiction

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What is EXPOSITION?

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The introduction of the characters and setting of a story.

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What is an INTERNAL conflict?

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An internal conflict is when an individual struggles with themselves.

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What is FALLING ACTION?

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Falling action occurs after the climax and leads to the resolution (end) of the story.

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What shape does the plot diagram in a story resemble?

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The plot diagram in a story resembles a Story Mountain.

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What happens during the falling action in a fiction story?

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The falling action includes the events that lead to the resolution.

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What is a character in a story?

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A character is a person, animal, or being that takes part in the action of a story.

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What is a setting in a story?

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The setting is the time and place where the story occurs.

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What is a climax in a story?

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The climax is the most exciting part of the story where the main conflict reaches its peak.

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What is a resolution in a story?

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The resolution is the part of the story where the problem is solved and the story comes to an end.

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What is a plot in a story?

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The plot is the sequence of events that make up a story.