Plot Elements and Theme

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What are the five elements of a plot?

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1. Exposition 2. Rising Action 3. Climax 4. Falling Action 5. Resolution

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What is a theme in a story?

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The central idea or message that the story conveys.

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True or False: A story must have a theme but it doesn't have to have a moral.

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True

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What is the exposition in a plot?

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The introduction of the story where characters, setting, and background information are presented.

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What is the rising action in a plot?

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The series of events that create suspense and lead up to the climax.

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What is the climax of a story?

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The turning point or breaking point of the conflict in the story.

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What comes after the climax in a plot?

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Falling Action.

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What is the falling action in a plot?

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

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What is the resolution in a plot?

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The part of the story that shows how the conflict is resolved and how the story ends.

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What is the difference between theme and moral?

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Theme is the central idea of the story, while a moral is a lesson that can be learned from the story.