Plot Elements

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point of the story that the rising action has been building to.

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What happens during the falling action?

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The events that take place after the climax.

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What is the theme of a story?

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The lesson or message of the story.

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Who is the main character in the story 'Those Shoes'?

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Jeremy.

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What is the resolution in a story?

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The end of the story where we find out what happened to the characters when the conflict is resolved.

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What is the exposition of a story?

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The beginning of the story where the world is built and the characters and setting are introduced.

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What is a conflict in a story?

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The ongoing issue that the main character is dealing with.

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What does the term 'protagonist' mean?

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

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What is a 'villain' in a story?

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The character who opposes the protagonist, often creating conflict.

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What is the setting of a story?

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The time and place where the story occurs.