Plot Elements

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The introduction of the characters and basic situation.

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What part of the plot is the resolution?

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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 falling action in a plot?

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Events that happen after the climax of a story.

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Define climax in a story.

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The turning point or the most intense moment in the story.

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What is rising action?

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

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What does resolution mean in a plot?

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The part of the story where the conflict is resolved and loose ends are tied up.

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What is the purpose of the exposition?

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To introduce the setting, characters, and initial conflict.

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What happens during the falling action?

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The events that follow the climax and lead to the resolution.

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What is the main conflict in a story?

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The central struggle between opposing forces that drives the plot.

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What is a plot diagram?

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A visual representation of the structure of a story, showing the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution.