Plot Elements

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What is the climax of a story?

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The climax is the moment of highest interest, emotion, or intensity within a story. It is often the turning point.

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What is the setting of a story?

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

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What is a character in a story?

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

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What is plot?

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Plot is the sequence of events in a story.

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What is the exposition in a story?

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The exposition is the introduction of the story, where characters, setting, and basic situation are presented.

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What is rising action?

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Rising action is the series of events that lead up to the climax, building tension and interest.

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What is falling action?

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Falling action is the events that occur after the climax, leading towards the resolution.

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What is resolution in a story?

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Resolution is the part of the story where the conflict is resolved and the story comes to a close.

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What is conflict in a story?

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Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces, which drives the plot.

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What is a theme in a story?

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The theme is the central idea or message that the story conveys.